MAGNITUDE 2.7 QUAKE STRIKES NEAR SANTA BARBARA ISLAND
By CAL WIRE Weather Desk | PUBLISHED: Thursday, August 20, 2026 · Updated August 24, 2026
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HAPPENING NOW — Aug 20, 2:39 AM PT
MAGNITUDE 2.7 QUAKE STRIKES NEAR SANTA BARBARA ISLAND
A magnitude 2.7 earthquake rattled the waters northwest of Santa Barbara Island early Sunday morning, the U.S. Geological Survey reported. The temblor struck at 6:12 a.m. PT at a depth of just 1 kilometer, roughly 35 kilometers north-northwest of the island.
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Three people reported feeling the quake, according to USGS data. There is no immediate word of damage or injuries in the area.
See also: MAGNITUDE 2.5 QUAKE STRIKES NEAR FILLMORE · MAGNITUDE 2.6 QUAKE STRIKES NEAR HYDESVILLE
This is a developing story and will be updated as more information becomes available.
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