M5.0 earthquake — 114 km W of Petrolia, CA
An magnitude 5.0 earthquake occurred 114 km W of Petrolia, CA on Nov 5, 2026 at 04:56 UTC. The epicenter was at a depth of 2 km — a shallow earthquake. Shallow quakes concentrate their energy near the surface, so they tend to produce stronger shaking close to the epicenter.
Event data
| Magnitude | M5.0 |
|---|---|
| Depth | 2.1 km |
| Coordinates | 40.425, -125.627 |
| Time | Nov 5, 04:56 UTC |
| Location | 114 km W of Petrolia, CA |
| USGS event ID | nc75462637 |
What this magnitude typically means
Light earthquakes are felt by most people nearby but rarely cause damage. Distance, depth, and soil type determine whether a quake feels sharp or barely noticeable. Tremor does not compute a single local shaking figure here, because how strong a quake feels at any address depends on distance, depth and local geology — open the interactive globe to explore the ShakeMap and estimated intensity.
Nearby recent earthquakes
| Magnitude | Distance | Time (UTC) | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| M2.7 | 48 km | Nov 1, 12:31 UTC | 66 km W of Petrolia, CA |
| M2.7 | 51 km | Oct 31, 23:21 UTC | 63 km W of Petrolia, CA |
| M2.9 | 86 km | Oct 30, 13:56 UTC | 29 km W of Petrolia, CA |
| M2.7 | 300 km | Nov 2, 15:14 UTC | 7 km NW of The Geysers, CA |
Earthquake activity in this area
Source: USGS earthquake catalog. Automated readings may be revised. Not for emergency use.