M3.2 earthquake — 14 km SE of Petrolia, CA
An magnitude 3.2 earthquake occurred 14 km SE of Petrolia, CA on Oct 22, 2026 at 01:43 UTC. The epicenter was at a depth of 11 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 | M3.2 |
|---|---|
| Depth | 11.0 km |
| Coordinates | 40.235, -124.171 |
| Time | Oct 22, 01:43 UTC |
| Location | 14 km SE of Petrolia, CA |
| USGS event ID | nc75453186 |
What this magnitude typically means
Minor earthquakes are often felt close to the epicenter but almost never cause damage. Whether you feel one at all depends on how near and how shallow it is. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| M3.4 | 89 km | Oct 23, 05:38 UTC | 70 km W of Ferndale, CA |
| M2.5 | 195 km | Oct 24, 20:39 UTC | 7 km W of Cobb, CA |
| M2.5 | 201 km | Oct 20, 16:23 UTC | 2 km NW of The Geysers, CA |
| M2.8 | 273 km | Oct 24, 17:49 UTC | 193 km WSW of Pistol River, Oregon |
| M3.9 | 292 km | Oct 24, 22:26 UTC | 209 km WSW of Pistol River, Oregon |
Earthquake activity in this area
Source: USGS earthquake catalog. Automated readings may be revised. Not for emergency use.