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M2.2 Depth: 25.9 km

M2.2 Earthquake near 36.8 km ( 22.9 mi) SSE (az= 166.9) from Santa Barbara Is., CA

UTC time: 2026-08-12 11:00:58 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On August 12, 2026 at 11:00 UTC, a magnitude M2.2 earthquake occurred near 36.8 km ( 22.9 mi) SSE (az= 166.9) from Santa Barbara Is., CA. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 26 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. 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
M2.2
Depth
25.9 km
UTC time
2026-08-12 11:00:58 UTC
Local time
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Country
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Source
scedc
Coordinates
33.14817, -118.97250
Temperature
19.0°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 25.9 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 25.9 km
Shallow
25.9 km
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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