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M2.5 Depth: -0.4 km

M2.5 Earthquake near 16.0 km ( 9.9 mi) NNW (az= 348.6) from Cayucos, CA

UTC time: 2026-04-04 14:22:39 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M2.5 earthquake was recorded near 16.0 km ( 9.9 mi) NNW (az= 348.6) from Cayucos, CA on April 4, 2026 at 14:22 UTC. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

The data is provided by SCEDC and cross-checked across seismological networks.

Details

Magnitude
M2.5
Depth
-0.4 km
UTC time
2026-04-04 14:22:39 UTC
Local time
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Country
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Source
scedc
Coordinates
35.58400, -120.92683
Temperature
21.4°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: -0.4 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km -0.4 km
Shallow
-0.4 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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