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1.9

Earthquake M 1.9 in the area of Montecito, CA, 26 October 2026, 18:54 UTC

Recorded 24 h ago. Updated 19:58.

Magnitude
ml 1.9
Time (UTC)
18:54:06
Depth
3 km
Coordinates
34.642 N 119.517 W
Source
USGS
Last revision
19:58

Map: OpenStreetMap contributors data, OpenMapTiles tiles.

What it means

Summary from the source data

An earthquake of magnitude 1.9 was recorded at a depth of 3 km, near Montecito, on 26/10 at 18:54 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 3 km.

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

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