M2.79 Earthquake – 6 km NE of San Simeon, CA
4 August 2026, 19:55 UTC · 51 min ago · Data: USGS
A magnitude 2.79 earthquake struck 6 km NE of San Simeon, CA on 4 August 2026, 19:55 UTC, at a depth of 6.9 km. This was a minor earthquake that may be felt close to the epicentre.
- Magnitude
- 2.79 (md)
- Location
- 6 km NE of San Simeon, CA
- Date & time
- 4 August 2026, 19:55 UTC
- Coordinates
- 35.6817, -121.1362
- Depth
- 6.87 km
- Felt reports
- 2 (USGS "Did You Feel It?")
- Region
- Worldwide
- Source
- USGS event page
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