M2.69 Earthquake – 7 km SE of Goleta, CA

5 October 2026, 15:40 UTC · 2 hours ago · Data: USGS

A magnitude 2.69 earthquake struck 7 km SE of Goleta, CA on 5 October 2026, 15:40 UTC, at a depth of 9.3 km. This was a minor earthquake that may be felt close to the epicentre.

Magnitude
2.69 (ml)
Location
7 km SE of Goleta, CA
Date & time
5 October 2026, 15:40 UTC
Coordinates
34.3868, -119.7758
Depth
9.27 km
Felt reports
41 (USGS "Did You Feel It?")
Region
Worldwide
Source
USGS event page

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