2.3

M2.3 Earthquake 7 km S of Carpinteria, CA — December 27, 2025

2025-12-27 23:36:08 UTC (2025-12-27) · approx. 3:36 PM UTC-8 local

MagnitudeM2.3(ml)
Time23:36 UTC≈ 3:36 PM UTC-8
Depth0.8 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates34.335°, -119.513°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 34.34°, -119.51°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.3 ml
Depth
0.8 km
shallow crustal
Location
34.3350°N
-119.5132°E

Technical Information

Event ID
ci41147951
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
81
Stations Used
39
Azimuthal Gap
146.0°
Min Station Distance
0.064°
RMS Residual
0.29 sec
Last Updated
2026-01-05 19:07:31 UTC

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: ci41147951). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2025, December 27, 2025). M2.3 Earthquake 7 km S of Carpinteria, CA — December 27, 2025. Retrieved May 23, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/ci41147951/