M2.61 Earthquake – 17 km W of Petrolia, CA
18 September 2026, 04:39 UTC · 1 hour ago · Data: USGS
A magnitude 2.61 earthquake struck 17 km W of Petrolia, CA on 18 September 2026, 04:39 UTC, at a depth of 8.6 km. This was a minor earthquake that may be felt close to the epicentre.
- Magnitude
- 2.61 (md)
- Location
- 17 km W of Petrolia, CA
- Date & time
- 18 September 2026, 04:39 UTC
- Coordinates
- 40.2945, -124.4865
- Depth
- 8.62 km
- Region
- Worldwide
- Source
- USGS event page
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