Earthquake report · M 2.5

M2.5 earthquake near Gilroy, United States

USGS · updated Oct 16, 2026, 00:45 UTC

A magnitude 2.5 earthquake was recorded on Oct 15, 2026, 1:57 PM (EDT) 10 km ESE of Gilroy, 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 · 36.99°, -121.46° ·

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Details

Source: usgs
Category: earthquake
Source status: active
Magnitude: 2.5
Depth (km): 5
Local time: Oct 15, 2026, 1:57 PM (EDT)
UTC time: 2026-10-15 17:57
Coordinates: 36.988, -121.461

Updates

M 2.5 - 10 km ESE of Gilroy, CAOct 16, 2026, 00:45 UTC

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Gilroy · 10 km
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Saved source report · captured Oct 22, 2026, 03:03 UTC. Follow the issuing authority’s current instructions.