2.6

M2.6 Earthquake 39 km WNW of Petrolia, CA — July 12, 2025

2025-07-12 16:50:34 UTC (2025-07-12) · approx. 8:50 AM UTC-8 local

MagnitudeM2.6(md)
Time16:50 UTC≈ 8:50 AM UTC-8
Depth19.2 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates40.347°, -124.742°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 40.35°, -124.74°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.6 md
Depth
19.2 km
shallow crustal
Location
40.3472°N
-124.7422°E

Technical Information

Event ID
nc75208942
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
107
Stations Used
76
Azimuthal Gap
234.0°
Min Station Distance
0.311°
RMS Residual
0.16 sec
Last Updated
2025-09-20 22:28:34 UTC

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: nc75208942). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2025, July 12, 2025). M2.6 Earthquake 39 km WNW of Petrolia, CA — July 12, 2025. Retrieved September 20, 2025 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/nc75208942/