M2.1 Depth: -0.8 km

M2.1 Earthquake near Oceanside, California (United States)

UTC time: 2026-02-06 16:25:33 UTC Local time:

About this earthquake

On February 6, 2026 at 16:25 UTC, a magnitude M2.1 earthquake occurred near Oceanside, California (United States). Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

The event was recorded by SCEDC. United States: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 178 earthquakes, the strongest at M3.9.

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: -0.8 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km -0.8 km
Shallow
-0.8 km
0 km — shallower than the regional average (15.9 km)
Regional average: 15.9 km
Negative depth = focus above sea level (terrain elevation).
Why depth matters

Shallow quakes release energy near the surface — shaking is felt more strongly and damage potential is higher.

Depth classes per USGS

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