M2.81 Earthquake – 32 km SW of Dana Point, CA
5 October 2026, 20:23 UTC · 1 hour ago · Data: USGS
A magnitude 2.81 earthquake struck 32 km SW of Dana Point, CA on 5 October 2026, 20:23 UTC, at a depth of 16.6 km. This was a minor earthquake that may be felt close to the epicentre.
- Magnitude
- 2.81 (ml)
- Location
- 32 km SW of Dana Point, CA
- Date & time
- 5 October 2026, 20:23 UTC
- Coordinates
- 33.2650, -117.9387
- Depth
- 16.59 km
- Felt reports
- 3 (USGS "Did You Feel It?")
- Region
- Worldwide
- Source
- USGS event page
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