Earthquake report · M 2.9

M2.9 earthquake 29 km from Patterson, United States

USGS · updated Oct 31, 2026, 22:17 UTC

A magnitude 2.9 earthquake was recorded on Oct 31, 2026, 12:44 PM (EDT) 27 km WSW of Westley, CA at a depth of 2 km, according to the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS). Data is preliminary and the magnitude may be revised.

Reported location · 37.42°, -121.46° ·

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Details

Source: usgs
Category: earthquake
Source status: active
Magnitude: 2.9
Depth (km): 2
Local time: Oct 31, 2026, 12:44 PM (EDT)
UTC time: 2026-10-31 16:44
Coordinates: 37.424, -121.458

Updates

M 2.9 - 27 km WSW of Westley, CAOct 31, 2026, 22:17 UTC
M 2.9 - 27 km WSW of Westley, CAOct 31, 2026, 17:07 UTC
M 2.9 - 27 km WSW of Westley, CAOct 31, 2026, 16:57 UTC
M 2.9 - 27 km WSW of Westley, CAOct 31, 2026, 16:52 UTC
M 2.9 - 27 km WSW of Westley, CAOct 31, 2026, 16:47 UTC

Nearby cities

Patterson · 29 km
Alum Rock · 33 km
Tracy · 35 km
Morgan Hill · 37 km
Livermore · 40 km

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