M2.5 earthquake — 44 km WSW of Carlsbad, CA
An magnitude 2.5 earthquake occurred 44 km WSW of Carlsbad, CA on Jul 28, 2026 at 22:15 UTC. The epicenter was at a depth of 10 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 | M2.5 |
|---|---|
| Depth | 9.8 km |
| Coordinates | 32.999, -117.785 |
| Time | Jul 28, 22:15 UTC |
| Location | 44 km WSW of Carlsbad, CA |
| USGS event ID | ci40662730 |
What this magnitude typically means
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Nearby recent earthquakes
| Magnitude | Distance | Time (UTC) | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| M2.5 | 133 km | Jul 27, 23:49 UTC | 7 km N of Beaumont, CA |
| M2.9 | 173 km | Jul 25, 01:16 UTC | 34 km NE of Ensenada, B.C., MX |
| M3.0 | 204 km | Jul 25, 01:27 UTC | 10 km SW of Niland, CA |
| M3.6 | 210 km | Jul 23, 07:31 UTC | 7 km S of Brawley, CA |
| M3.1 | 210 km | Jul 23, 07:31 UTC | 7 km S of Brawley, CA |
| M3.0 | 210 km | Jul 23, 07:14 UTC | 8 km S of Brawley, CA |
Earthquake activity in this area
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Source: USGS earthquake catalog. Automated readings may be revised. Not for emergency use.