M2.7 earthquake — 32 km WSW of Tecopa, CA
An magnitude 2.7 earthquake occurred 32 km WSW of Tecopa, CA on Oct 25, 2026 at 01:35 UTC. The epicenter was at a depth of 1 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 | 0.8 km |
| Coordinates | 35.788, -116.569 |
| Time | Oct 25, 01:35 UTC |
| Location | 32 km WSW of Tecopa, CA |
| USGS event ID | ci41352007 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| M2.9 | 274 km | Oct 24, 10:54 UTC | 19 km SW of Toms Place, CA |
| M2.5 | 274 km | Oct 24, 18:42 UTC | 17 km SW of Toms Place, CA |
Earthquake activity in this area
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Source: USGS earthquake catalog. Automated readings may be revised. Not for emergency use.