M2.72 Earthquake – 26 km W of Petrolia, CA
12 October 2026, 09:12 UTC · 1 hour ago · Data: USGS
A magnitude 2.72 earthquake struck 26 km W of Petrolia, CA on 12 October 2026, 09:12 UTC, at a depth of 7.1 km. This was a minor earthquake that may be felt close to the epicentre.
- Magnitude
- 2.72 (md)
- Location
- 26 km W of Petrolia, CA
- Date & time
- 12 October 2026, 09:12 UTC
- Coordinates
- 40.2815, -124.5905
- Depth
- 7.12 km
- Region
- Worldwide
- Source
- USGS event page
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