M2.1 Depth: -0.3 km

M2.1 Earthquake near San Luis Obispo County, California (United States)

UTC time: 2026-04-06 07:33:47 UTC Local time:

About this earthquake

On April 6, 2026 at 07:33 UTC, a magnitude M2.1 earthquake occurred near San Luis Obispo County, California (United States). Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The event was recorded by SCEDC. United States: 193 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M5.4.

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: -0.3 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km -0.3 km
Shallow
-0.3 km
0 km — shallower than the regional average (15.8 km)
Regional average: 15.8 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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