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USGSOctober 6, 2026

M2.6 earthquake, 4 km NNW of Big Bear City, CA

A magnitude 2.6 earthquake was recorded 4 km NNW of Big Bear City, CA at a depth of 4 km, according to the U.S. Geological Survey. It was the 9,654th earthquake of magnitude 2.5 or more the USGS located in and near the U.S. in 2026, against 12,608 a year on average in 2016-2025.

M2.6

The notice

Issued by
U.S. Geological Survey
Area
4 km NNW of Big Bear City, CA
State
California
Magnitude
2.6 (local magnitude)
Depth
4.1 km
Time
2026-10-06 08:40:14 UTC
Felt reports
18 people told the USGS they felt it (strongest reported intensity 3.4)
Status
reviewed by a seismologist
Epicentre
34.294, -116.862
Official source
U.S. Geological Survey: the notice at its source

Warnings and earthquakes in CaliforniaEarthquakes, October 2026

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