2.5
Earthquake Details: 11 km SE of Ocotillo Wells, California, United States
Oct 28, 2026, 02:41:30
- Depth
- 7.29 km
- Felt reports
- No data
Source: USGSUpdated: Oct 28, 2026, 06:16 PM UTC
A magnitude 2.5 earthquake occurred on Oct 28, 2026 at 02:41:30. Epicenter: 11 km SE of Ocotillo Wells, California, United States. Reported depth: 7.29 km.
Tsunami information
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Time & depth
- Local time
- Oct 27, 2026, 19:41:30 PDT
- UTC
- Oct 28, 2026, 02:41:30 UTC
7.29 km · Shallow-focus
Less than 70 km deep. Shaking is often stronger near the epicentre.
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Nearby major cities
Nearby earthquakes · 12
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Agency measurements
Agencies may use different observations and magnitude scales, and initial estimates can change.
- USGSM 2.55
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- Depth:
- 7.29 km
- Time:
- Updated:
- Oct 28, 2026, 06:16 PM UTC
Technical Details
Depth7.29 km
Significance100
Latitude33.0708
Longitude-116.0447
Event IDci41567984
Magnitude2.5
Updated:Oct 28, 2026, 18:16:12 UTC
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Earthquake information is automatically aggregated from the official seismic agencies listed below. Preliminary measurements can change as agencies review an event; use local emergency authorities for safety decisions. Latest successful data update: Oct 28, 2026, 18:16 UTC.
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