M4.96 Earthquake – 111 km W of Petrolia, CA

5 November 2026, 04:56 UTC · 7 hours ago · Data: USGS

A magnitude 4.96 earthquake struck 111 km W of Petrolia, CA on 5 November 2026, 04:56 UTC, at a depth of 10 km. This was a light earthquake usually felt by people nearby.

Magnitude
4.96 (mw)
Location
111 km W of Petrolia, CA
Date & time
5 November 2026, 04:56 UTC
Coordinates
40.4073, -125.5853
Depth
10.00 km
Felt reports
122 (USGS "Did You Feel It?")
PAGER alert
Green
Region
Worldwide
Source
USGS event page

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