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2.5

Earthquake M 2.5 in the area of Dana Point, CA, 5 October 2026, 22:06 UTC

Recorded 22 d ago. Updated 13:02.

Magnitude
ml 2.5
Time (UTC)
22:06:16
Depth
11 km
Coordinates
33.268 N 117.935 W
Source
USGS
Last revision
13:02

Map: OpenStreetMap contributors data, OpenMapTiles tiles.

What it means

Summary from the source data

An earthquake of magnitude 2.5 was recorded at a depth of 11 km, near Dana Point, on 5/10 at 22:06 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 3.5). Within 50 km of the epicentre, 3 events were recorded in the last 30 days (maximum magnitude 3.5). In the same area, a stronger quake occurred in the last 30 days (magnitude 3.5). The hypocentre is shallow, at a depth of 11 km.

Estimated intensity and seismic zone

Estimated intensity near the epicentre
III

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M 2.5
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