6 Jul 2026, 12:48 UTC · Jul 6, 8:48 AM ET

M3.2 earthquake 13 km NNE of Avalon, CA

A magnitude 3.2 earthquake struck 13 km NNE of Avalon, CA at Jul 6, 8:48 AM ET, 9 km deep, minor – felt by people near the epicenter. 16 people reported feeling it.

M3.0 18 km SE of Port Hueneme, CAM3.0 17 km N of Santa Barbara Is., CAM3.0 10 km WSW of Corona, CAM3.1 4 km SSE of Compton, CAM3.1 5 km S of San Clemente, CAM3.2 2 km SW of Signal Hill, CAM3.2 6 km SE of Ontario, CAM3.2 13 km NNE of Avalon, CAM3.2 5 km SSW of Santa Barbara Is., CAM3.3 26 km ESE of Avalon, CAM3.4 14 km SSW of Rancho Palos Verdes, CAM3.5 31 km SW of Dana Point, CAM3.6 7 km WSW of Hermosa Beach, CA
under 33–44–55–66+
Magnitude3.2 ml
Time6 Jul 2026, 12:48 UTC
Location33.452°, -118.275° – 13 km NNE of Avalon, CA
Depth8.8 km
Felt reports16
USGS eventci41287863
Within 100 km

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FAQ

About this earthquake

How strong was the 13 km NNE of Avalon, CA earthquake?

Magnitude 3.2 (ml), minor – felt by people near the epicenter. Depth 9 km.

Was it felt?

16 people reported feeling it to the USGS "Did You Feel It?" survey; the highest reported intensity was 2.7.

Were there aftershocks?

No earthquakes within 100 km have followed so far in our records.

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Source: U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) earthquake catalog, real-time feeds and FDSN event service; magnitudes and locations are revised by seismologists for hours after an event. Times are Eastern (ET) unless marked UTC. Not an alert service: for warnings follow local authorities and tsunami centers.

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