2.8
Earthquake Details: 32 km SW of Dana Point, California
Oct 5, 2026, 20:23:41
A magnitude 2.8 earthquake occurred near 32 km SW of Dana Point, California on Oct 5, 2026 at 20:23:41. The seismic event was recorded at a depth of 16.59 km. No tsunami warning was issued.
No Tsunami WarningStatus: ReviewedType: Earthquake
Regional Seismicity
Technical Details
Depth16.59 km
Significance122
Latitude33.2650
Longitude-117.9387
Event IDci41343775
Magnitude2.8
Updated:Oct 5, 2026, 21:24:43 UTC
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Time & depth
- Local time
- Oct 5, 2026, 13:23:41 PDT
- UTC
- Oct 5, 2026, 20:23:41 UTC
16.59 km · Shallow-focus
Less than 70 km deep. Shaking is often stronger near the epicentre.
Nearby major cities
Nearby event sequence · 12
M3.7Gulf Of CaliforniaBeforeM3.7Gulf Of CaliforniaBeforeM3.5Gulf Of CaliforniaBeforeM3.2Baja California, MéxicoBeforeM3.531 km SW of Dana Point, CaliforniaBeforeM3.15 km ESE of Wofford Heights, CaliforniaAfterM3.5Offshore Baja California, MéxicoAfterM3.7Gulf Of CaliforniaAfterM3.9Gulf Of CaliforniaAfterM3.4Gulf Of CaliforniaAfterM3.8Gulf Of CaliforniaAfterM3.6Gulf Of CaliforniaAfter
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