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1.7

Earthquake M 1.7 in the area of Bombay Beach, CA, 21 October 2026, 03:52 UTC

Recorded 6 d ago. Updated 16:30.

Magnitude
ml 1.7
Time (UTC)
03:52:13
Depth
2 km
Coordinates
33.282 N 115.703 W
Source
USGS
Last revision
16:30

Map: OpenStreetMap contributors data, OpenMapTiles tiles.

What it means

Summary from the source data

An earthquake of magnitude 1.7 was recorded at a depth of 2 km, near Bombay Beach, on 21/10 at 03:52 UTC. The data is preliminary and may be updated.

Within 50 km of the epicentre, 3 events were recorded in the last 24 hours (maximum magnitude 1.7). Within 50 km of the epicentre, 9 events were recorded in the last 30 days (maximum magnitude 2.4). In the same area, a stronger quake occurred in the last 30 days (magnitude 2.4). The hypocentre is shallow, at a depth of 2 km.

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

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