M2.42 Earthquake – 13 km E of Santa Margarita, CA
7 October 2026, 16:48 UTC · 1 hour ago · Data: USGS
A magnitude 2.42 earthquake struck 13 km E of Santa Margarita, CA on 7 October 2026, 16:48 UTC, at a depth of 7.7 km. This was a micro earthquake rarely felt by people.
- Magnitude
- 2.42 (md)
- Location
- 13 km E of Santa Margarita, CA
- Date & time
- 7 October 2026, 16:48 UTC
- Coordinates
- 35.3860, -120.4668
- Depth
- 7.72 km
- Region
- Worldwide
- Source
- USGS event page
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