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USGSOctober 5, 2026

M2.7 earthquake, 7 km SE of Goleta, CA

A magnitude 2.7 earthquake was recorded 7 km SE of Goleta, CA at a depth of 9 km, according to the U.S. Geological Survey. It was the 9,576th 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.

M2.7

The notice

Issued by
U.S. Geological Survey
Area
7 km SE of Goleta, CA
State
California
Magnitude
2.7 (local magnitude)
Depth
9.3 km
Time
2026-10-05 15:40:40 UTC
Felt reports
55 people told the USGS they felt it (strongest reported intensity 3.8)
Status
reviewed by a seismologist
Epicentre
34.387, -119.776
Official source
U.S. Geological Survey: the notice at its source

Warnings and earthquakes in CaliforniaEarthquakes, October 2026

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