Earthquake report · M 2.5

M2.5 earthquake near Prunedale, United States

USGS · updated Oct 26, 2026, 16:43 UTC

A magnitude 2.5 earthquake was recorded on Oct 26, 2026, 9:10 AM (EDT) 4 km SE of Aromas, CA at a depth of 5 km, according to the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS). Data is preliminary and the magnitude may be revised.

Reported location · 36.86°, -121.61° ·

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Details

Source: usgs
Category: earthquake
Source status: active
Magnitude: 2.5
Depth (km): 5
Local time: Oct 26, 2026, 9:10 AM (EDT)
UTC time: 2026-10-26 13:10
Coordinates: 36.863, -121.605

Updates

M 2.5 - 4 km SE of Aromas, CAOct 26, 2026, 16:43 UTC
M 2.5 - 4 km SE of Aromas, CAOct 26, 2026, 16:12 UTC
M 2.5 - 4 km SE of Aromas, CAOct 26, 2026, 13:44 UTC
M 2.5 - 4 km SE of Aromas, CAOct 26, 2026, 13:18 UTC
M 2.5 - 4 km SE of Aromas, CAOct 26, 2026, 13:14 UTC

Nearby cities

Prunedale · 11 km
Watsonville · 15 km
Gilroy · 16 km
Hollister · 18 km
Salinas · 21 km

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