M1.59 Earthquake – 7 km SE of Goleta, CA

5 October 2026, 15:42 UTC · 1 hour ago · Data: USGS

A magnitude 1.59 earthquake struck 7 km SE of Goleta, CA on 5 October 2026, 15:42 UTC, at a depth of 6 km. This was a micro earthquake rarely felt by people.

Magnitude
1.59 (ml)
Location
7 km SE of Goleta, CA
Date & time
5 October 2026, 15:42 UTC
Coordinates
34.3875, -119.7763
Depth
6.00 km
Felt reports
1 (USGS "Did You Feel It?")
Region
Worldwide
Source
USGS event page

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