Earthquake report · M 2.6

M2.6 earthquake near Hollister, United States

USGS · updated Oct 29, 2026, 00:54 UTC

A magnitude 2.6 earthquake was recorded on Oct 28, 2026, 7:29 PM (EDT) 12 km SW of Ridgemark, CA at a depth of 9 km, according to the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS). Data is preliminary and the magnitude may be revised.

Reported location · 36.75°, -121.47° ·

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Details

Source: usgs
Category: earthquake
Source status: active
Magnitude: 2.6
Depth (km): 9
Local time: Oct 28, 2026, 7:29 PM (EDT)
UTC time: 2026-10-28 23:29
Coordinates: 36.745, -121.469

Updates

M 2.6 - 12 km SW of Ridgemark, CAOct 29, 2026, 00:54 UTC
M 2.6 - 12 km SW of Ridgemark, CAOct 29, 2026, 00:22 UTC
M 2.6 - 12 km SW of Ridgemark, CAOct 28, 2026, 23:42 UTC
M 2.6 - 12 km SW of Ridgemark, CAOct 28, 2026, 23:36 UTC
M 2.6 - 12 km SW of Ridgemark, CAOct 28, 2026, 23:32 UTC

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Hollister · 13 km
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Salinas · 18 km
Gilroy · 30 km
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Saved source report · captured Nov 3, 2026, 19:21 UTC. Follow the issuing authority’s current instructions.