2.3

M2.3 Earthquake 27 km SW of Carlsbad, CA — September 29, 2025

2025-09-29 19:58:36 UTC (2025-09-29) · approx. 11:58 AM UTC-8 local

MagnitudeM2.3(ml)
Time19:58 UTC≈ 11:58 AM UTC-8
Depth18.8 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates33.019°, -117.589°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 33.02°, -117.59°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.3 ml
Depth
18.8 km
shallow crustal
Location
33.0193°N
-117.5888°E

Technical Information

Event ID
ci41100751
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
83
Stations Used
57
Azimuthal Gap
114.0°
Min Station Distance
0.250°
RMS Residual
0.16 sec
Last Updated
2025-09-29 20:24:50 UTC

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: ci41100751). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2025, September 29, 2025). M2.3 Earthquake 27 km SW of Carlsbad, CA — September 29, 2025. Retrieved May 28, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/ci41100751/