2.3

M2.3 Earthquake 32 km W of Petrolia, CA — January 9, 2026

2026-01-09 22:45:59 UTC (2026-01-09) · approx. 2:45 PM UTC-8 local

MagnitudeM2.3(md)
Time22:45 UTC≈ 2:45 PM UTC-8
Depth19.8 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates40.297°, -124.658°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 40.30°, -124.66°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.3 md
Depth
19.8 km
shallow crustal
Location
40.2973°N
-124.6580°E
Community Intensity
1.0
CDI from reports

Technical Information

Event ID
nc75293206
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
80
Stations Used
39
Azimuthal Gap
248.0°
Min Station Distance
0.241°
RMS Residual
0.26 sec
Last Updated
2026-01-20 05:12:31 UTC

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: nc75293206). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2026, January 9, 2026). M2.3 Earthquake 32 km W of Petrolia, CA — January 9, 2026. Retrieved May 6, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/nc75293206/