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1.0

Earthquake M 1.0 in the area of Montecito, CA, 26 October 2026, 16:27 UTC

Recorded 25 h ago. Updated 17:26.

Magnitude
ml 1.0
Time (UTC)
16:27:06
Depth
9 km
Coordinates
34.660 N 119.542 W
Source
USGS
Last revision
17:26

Map: OpenStreetMap contributors data, OpenMapTiles tiles.

What it means

Summary from the source data

An earthquake of magnitude 1.0 was recorded at a depth of 9 km, near Montecito, on 26/10 at 16:27 UTC. The data is preliminary and may be updated.

Within 50 km of the epicentre, 5 events were recorded in the last 24 hours (maximum magnitude 2.2). Within 50 km of the epicentre, 9 events were recorded in the last 30 days (maximum magnitude 2.7). In the same area, a stronger quake occurred in the last 30 days (magnitude 2.7). The hypocentre is shallow, at a depth of 9 km.

Quakes of this size are very frequent and are usually not felt by people.

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