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USGSOctober 21, 2026

M3.1 earthquake, 39 km SSW of Likely, CA

A magnitude 3.1 earthquake was recorded 39 km SSW of Likely, CA at a depth of 6 km, according to the U.S. Geological Survey. It was the 10,185th 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.

M3.1

The notice

Issued by
U.S. Geological Survey
Area
39 km SSW of Likely, CA
State
California
Magnitude
3.1 (local magnitude)
Depth
6.2 km
Time
2026-10-21 15:55:24 UTC
Felt reports
3 people told the USGS they felt it (strongest reported intensity 2.7)
Status
automatic solution (may be revised)
Epicentre
40.883, -120.606
Official source
U.S. Geological Survey: the notice at its source

Warnings and earthquakes in CaliforniaEarthquakes, October 2026

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