M3.17 Earthquake – 49 km W of Petrolia, CA

17 August 2026, 22:13 UTC · 52 min ago · Data: USGS

A magnitude 3.17 earthquake struck 49 km W of Petrolia, CA on 17 August 2026, 22:13 UTC, at a depth of 14.7 km. This was a minor earthquake that may be felt close to the epicentre.

Magnitude
3.17 (ml)
Location
49 km W of Petrolia, CA
Date & time
17 August 2026, 22:13 UTC
Coordinates
40.3350, -124.8572
Depth
14.67 km
Region
Worldwide
Source
USGS event page

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