MAGNITUDE 2.6 QUAKE STRIKES NEAR SANTA BARBARA ISLAND

By CALWIRE Weather Desk — Sunday, November 1, 2026

  By CALWIRE Weather Desk  |  PUBLISHED: Sunday, November 1, 2026

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HAPPENING NOW — Nov 1, 1:12 PM PT
MAGNITUDE 2.6 QUAKE STRIKES NEAR SANTA BARBARA ISLAND
A magnitude 2.6 earthquake rattled the waters near Santa Barbara Island early Friday morning, according to the U.S. Geological Survey. The temblor hit at 4:39 a.m. PT, centered about 7 kilometers south-southwest of the island.
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The quake registered at the surface with minimal depth, USGS data shows. At least one person reported feeling the shaking, though damage assessments remain limited at this early hour.

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This is a developing story and will be updated as more information becomes available.