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M2.9 Depth: 0.0 km

M2.9 Earthquake near 12.2 km ( 7.6 mi) NE (az= 50.3) from Orcutt, CA

UTC time: 2026-04-29 16:41:39 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M2.9 earthquake was recorded near 12.2 km ( 7.6 mi) NE (az= 50.3) from Orcutt, CA on April 29, 2026 at 16:41 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
M2.9
Depth
0.0 km
UTC time
2026-04-29 16:41:39 UTC
Local time
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Country
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Source
scedc
Coordinates
34.93533, -120.33333
Temperature
22.0°C

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Depth profile

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