MAGNITUDE 2.5 EARTHQUAKE STRIKES NEAR LOMPOC

By CAL WIRE Weather Desk — Monday, August 17, 2026

  By CAL WIRE Weather Desk  |  PUBLISHED: Monday, August 17, 2026

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HAPPENING NOW — Aug 17, 9:59 AM PT
MAGNITUDE 2.5 EARTHQUAKE STRIKES NEAR LOMPOC
A magnitude 2.5 earthquake hit 12 kilometers south-southwest of Lompoc early Saturday morning, according to the U.S. Geological Survey. The quake struck at 5:08 a.m. PT at a depth of 7 kilometers.
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The temblor was relatively shallow and centered in Santa Barbara County's wine country region. There is no immediate word on damage or injuries.
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This is a developing story and will be updated as more information becomes available.