M2.6 earthquake — 47 km WNW of Petrolia, CA
An magnitude 2.6 earthquake occurred 47 km WNW of Petrolia, CA on Sep 22, 2026 at 15:23 UTC. The epicenter was at a depth of 26 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 | M2.6 |
|---|---|
| Depth | 26.4 km |
| Coordinates | 40.468, -124.807 |
| Time | Sep 22, 15:23 UTC |
| Location | 47 km WNW of Petrolia, CA |
| USGS event ID | nc75439987 |
What this magnitude typically means
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Nearby recent earthquakes
| Magnitude | Distance | Time (UTC) | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| M2.5 | 13 km | Sep 22, 19:00 UTC | 40 km W of Petrolia, CA |
| M4.7 | 55 km | Sep 29, 11:36 UTC | 100 km W of Petrolia, CA |
| M2.6 | 183 km | Sep 27, 19:10 UTC | 9 km NW of Redwood Valley, CA |
| M2.7 | 197 km | Sep 26, 04:02 UTC | 10 km W of Boonville, CA |
| M3.7 | 198 km | Sep 26, 03:42 UTC | 10 km W of Boonville, CA |
| M3.2 | 235 km | Sep 28, 13:30 UTC | 275 km W of Indianola, California |
Earthquake activity in this area
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Source: USGS earthquake catalog. Automated readings may be revised. Not for emergency use.