M1.70 Earthquake – 5 km N of Petrolia, CA
8 September 2026, 15:33 UTC · 1 hour ago · Data: USGS
A magnitude 1.70 earthquake struck 5 km N of Petrolia, CA on 8 September 2026, 15:33 UTC, at a depth of 30.9 km. This was a micro earthquake rarely felt by people.
- Magnitude
- 1.70 (md)
- Location
- 5 km N of Petrolia, CA
- Date & time
- 8 September 2026, 15:33 UTC
- Coordinates
- 40.3720, -124.2940
- Depth
- 30.88 km
- Region
- Worldwide
- Source
- USGS event page
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