M2.7 earthquake — 2 km NE of Pacifica, CA
An magnitude 2.7 earthquake occurred 2 km NE of Pacifica, CA on Oct 29, 2026 at 00:17 UTC. The epicenter was at a depth of 7 km — a shallow earthquake. Shallow quakes concentrate their energy near the surface, so they tend to produce stronger shaking close to the epicenter.
Event data
| Magnitude | M2.7 |
|---|---|
| Depth | 6.5 km |
| Coordinates | 37.626, -122.468 |
| Time | Oct 29, 00:17 UTC |
| Location | 2 km NE of Pacifica, CA |
| USGS event ID | nc75459182 |
What this magnitude typically means
Very small earthquakes are usually only detected by instruments and are rarely felt. They are a normal part of background seismic activity. Tremor does not compute a single local shaking figure here, because how strong a quake feels at any address depends on distance, depth and local geology — open the interactive globe to explore the ShakeMap and estimated intensity.
Nearby recent earthquakes
| Magnitude | Distance | Time (UTC) | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| M2.6 | 78 km | Oct 27, 19:38 UTC | 14 km E of Seven Trees, CA |
| M2.5 | 114 km | Oct 26, 13:10 UTC | 4 km SE of Aromas, CA |
| M3.1 | 121 km | Oct 22, 04:18 UTC | 23 km WSW of Gustine, CA |
| M2.6 | 132 km | Oct 28, 23:29 UTC | 12 km SW of Ridgemark, CA |
| M2.5 | 137 km | Oct 24, 20:39 UTC | 7 km W of Cobb, CA |
| M3.0 | 149 km | Oct 22, 21:58 UTC | 15 km S of Tres Pinos, CA |
Earthquake activity in this area
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Source: USGS earthquake catalog. Automated readings may be revised. Not for emergency use.