2.1

M2.1 Earthquake 14 km SSW of Santa Barbara, CA — April 21, 2026

2026-04-21 16:48:46 UTC (2026-04-21) · approx. 8:48 AM UTC-8 local

MagnitudeM2.1(ml)
Time16:48 UTC≈ 8:48 AM UTC-8
Depth-0.3 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates34.303°, -119.744°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 34.30°, -119.74°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.1 ml
Depth
-0.3 km
shallow crustal
Location
34.3025°N
-119.7437°E

Technical Information

Event ID
ci41446344
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
65
Stations Used
28
Azimuthal Gap
112.0°
Min Station Distance
0.140°
RMS Residual
0.28 sec
Last Updated
2026-04-21 17:00:23 UTC

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: ci41446344). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2026, April 21, 2026). M2.1 Earthquake 14 km SSW of Santa Barbara, CA — April 21, 2026. Retrieved April 21, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/ci41446344/