M1.78 Earthquake – 16 km W of Petrolia, CA
8 August 2026, 16:33 UTC · 1 hour ago · Data: USGS
A magnitude 1.78 earthquake struck 16 km W of Petrolia, CA on 8 August 2026, 16:33 UTC, at a depth of 11.6 km. This was a micro earthquake rarely felt by people.
- Magnitude
- 1.78 (md)
- Location
- 16 km W of Petrolia, CA
- Date & time
- 8 August 2026, 16:33 UTC
- Coordinates
- 40.3192, -124.4785
- Depth
- 11.61 km
- Region
- Worldwide
- Source
- USGS event page
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