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M2.1 earthquake 8 km SW of Atascadero, CA

A magnitude 2.1 earthquake struck 8 km SW of Atascadero, CA at Oct 21, 2026, 13:08 UTC, at a depth of 7 km. The epicentre was 8 km (5 mi) SW of Atascadero. 3 people reported feeling it to USGS.

Details

Magnitude2.1 md
TimeOct 21, 2026, 13:08 UTC
Depth6.6 km
Coordinates35.438, -120.724
Felt reports3
Tsunami flagNone
SourceUSGS event page
Fig. 1The epicentre and other earthquakes within 100 km, since the day before

02 — Around it

Other earthquakes within 100 km

Other earthquakes within 100 km since the day before this event
MagnitudeLocationDistanceDepthTime
1.123 km SSW of New Idria, CA90 km / 56 midepth 6 km
1.620 km SW of New Idria, CA93 km / 58 midepth 3 km
2.015 km ENE of San Simeon, CA43 km / 27 midepth 6 km
1.411 km NNW of Avenal, CA87 km / 54 midepth 7 km
2.317 km NNE of San Simeon, CA52 km / 32 midepth 6 km

USGS can revise magnitude and location after the first report. See magnitude vs intensity and aftershocks.