2.8

6 km W of Malibu, CA

2026-02-17 00:52:50 UTC (2 days ago)

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Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.8 ml
Depth
10.1 km
Shallow
Location
34.0080°N
-118.8702°E
Felt Reports
64
DYFI responses
Community Intensity
3.4
CDI from reports

Technical Information

Event ID
ci41399136
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
144
Stations Used
92
Azimuthal Gap
75.0°
Min Station Distance
0.053°
RMS Residual
0.25 sec
Last Updated
2026-02-19 04:36:16 UTC

Understanding This Data

Magnitude 2.8 earthquakes are typically only recorded by instruments.

Shallow depth (10.1 km): Shallow earthquakes often cause more damage at the surface.

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