A 2.9 Magnitude Earthquake Struck Near Atascadero

The U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) reports a 2.9 magnitude earthquake struck southwest of Atascadero on Monday afternoon.

The earthquake was recorded at 4:30 p.m. and was about 4.3 miles southwest of Atascadero with an estimated depth of 3.3 miles.

Visual data provided by the USGS pinpoints the quake’s location on a map overlaid with fault lines, including the major San Andreas Fault, which is the dark red line east of where the earthquake was recorded.

For more information on global earthquake activity or to explore detailed infographics about recent seismic events, visit the USGS website.