M2.78 Earthquake – 15 km SE of Petrolia, CA
3 September 2026, 16:54 UTC · 52 min ago · Data: USGS
A magnitude 2.78 earthquake struck 15 km SE of Petrolia, CA on 3 September 2026, 16:54 UTC, at a depth of 11.3 km. This was a minor earthquake that may be felt close to the epicentre.
- Magnitude
- 2.78 (md)
- Location
- 15 km SE of Petrolia, CA
- Date & time
- 3 September 2026, 16:54 UTC
- Coordinates
- 40.2242, -124.1752
- Depth
- 11.31 km
- Felt reports
- 1 (USGS "Did You Feel It?")
- Region
- Worldwide
- Source
- USGS event page
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