M1.97 Earthquake – 5 km NE of Santa Margarita, CA
2 October 2026, 19:06 UTC · 1 hour ago · Data: USGS
A magnitude 1.97 earthquake struck 5 km NE of Santa Margarita, CA on 2 October 2026, 19:06 UTC, at a depth of 1.1 km. This was a micro earthquake rarely felt by people.
- Magnitude
- 1.97 (md)
- Location
- 5 km NE of Santa Margarita, CA
- Date & time
- 2 October 2026, 19:06 UTC
- Coordinates
- 35.4188, -120.5635
- Depth
- 1.07 km
- Region
- Worldwide
- Source
- USGS event page
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