2.6

M2.6 Earthquake 15 km S of Santa Rosa Is., CA — December 28, 2025

2025-12-28 23:44:13 UTC (2025-12-28) · approx. 3:44 PM UTC-8 local

MagnitudeM2.6(ml)
Time23:44 UTC≈ 3:44 PM UTC-8
Depth7.1 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates33.808°, -120.074°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 33.81°, -120.07°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.6 ml
Depth
7.1 km
shallow crustal
Location
33.8082°N
-120.0737°E

Technical Information

Event ID
ci41148447
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
104
Stations Used
16
Azimuthal Gap
175.0°
Min Station Distance
0.170°
RMS Residual
0.23 sec
Last Updated
2026-04-01 22:48:31 UTC

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: ci41148447). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2025, December 28, 2025). M2.6 Earthquake 15 km S of Santa Rosa Is., CA — December 28, 2025. Retrieved April 1, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/ci41148447/