2.6

M2.6 Earthquake 6 km W of Castaic, CA — October 6, 2025

2025-10-06 22:40:04 UTC (2025-10-06) · approx. 2:40 PM UTC-8 local

MagnitudeM2.6(ml)
Time22:40 UTC≈ 2:40 PM UTC-8
Depth17.3 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates34.488°, -118.690°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 34.49°, -118.69°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.6 ml
Depth
17.3 km
shallow crustal
Location
34.4880°N
-118.6902°E

Technical Information

Event ID
ci41104159
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
107
Stations Used
72
Azimuthal Gap
37.0°
Min Station Distance
0.062°
RMS Residual
0.23 sec
Last Updated
2025-12-19 22:50:17 UTC

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: ci41104159). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2025, October 6, 2025). M2.6 Earthquake 6 km W of Castaic, CA — October 6, 2025. Retrieved May 27, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/ci41104159/