2.7

M2.7 Earthquake 54 km W of Petrolia, CA — January 8, 2026

2026-01-08 22:55:56 UTC (2026-01-08) · approx. 2:55 PM UTC-8 local

MagnitudeM2.7(md)
Time22:55 UTC≈ 2:55 PM UTC-8
Depth11.4 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates40.349°, -124.922°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 40.35°, -124.92°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.7 md
Depth
11.4 km
shallow crustal
Location
40.3490°N
-124.9220°E

Technical Information

Event ID
nc75292751
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
110
Stations Used
64
Azimuthal Gap
243.0°
Min Station Distance
0.447°
RMS Residual
0.29 sec
Last Updated
2026-04-10 15:20:42 UTC

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: nc75292751). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2026, January 8, 2026). M2.7 Earthquake 54 km W of Petrolia, CA — January 8, 2026. Retrieved April 10, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/nc75292751/