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M2.1 Earthquake 15 km WSW of San Simeon, CA — July 3, 2026

2026-07-03 19:37:11 UTC (2026-07-03) · approx. 11:37 AM UTC-8 local

MagnitudeM2.1(md)
Time19:37 UTC≈ 11:37 AM UTC-8
Depth2.7 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates35.592°, -121.347°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 35.59°, -121.35°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.1 md
Depth
2.7 km
shallow crustal
Location
35.5922°N
-121.3468°E

Technical Information

Event ID
nc75388811
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
70
Stations Used
47
Azimuthal Gap
199.0°
Min Station Distance
0.131°
RMS Residual
0.16 sec
Last Updated
2026-07-03 22:07:21 UTC

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: nc75388811). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2026, July 3, 2026). M2.1 Earthquake 15 km WSW of San Simeon, CA — July 3, 2026. Retrieved July 3, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/nc75388811/