2.7

M2.7 Earthquake 35 km NNW of Santa Barbara Is., CA — August 18, 2026

2026-08-18 13:12:45 UTC (3 hours ago) · approx. 5:12 AM UTC-8 local

MagnitudeM2.7(ml)
Time13:12 UTC≈ 5:12 AM UTC-8
Depth0.7 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates33.762°, -119.214°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 33.76°, -119.21°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.7 ml
Depth
0.7 km
shallow crustal
Location
33.7623°N
-119.2140°E
Community Intensity
1.0
CDI from reports

Technical Information

Event ID
ci41529160
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
111
Stations Used
34
Azimuthal Gap
87.0°
Min Station Distance
0.365°
RMS Residual
0.24 sec
Last Updated
2026-08-18 14:54:18 UTC

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: ci41529160). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2026, August 18, 2026). M2.7 Earthquake 35 km NNW of Santa Barbara Is., CA — August 18, 2026. Retrieved August 18, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/ci41529160/