2.6

M2.6 Earthquake 51 km W of Petrolia, CA — February 12, 2026

2026-02-12 20:49:34 UTC (2026-02-12) · approx. 12:49 PM UTC-8 local

MagnitudeM2.6(md)
Time20:49 UTC≈ 12:49 PM UTC-8
Depth12.9 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates40.377°, -124.885°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 40.38°, -124.89°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.6 md
Depth
12.9 km
shallow crustal
Location
40.3773°N
-124.8853°E

Technical Information

Event ID
nc75312862
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
102
Stations Used
54
Azimuthal Gap
244.0°
Min Station Distance
0.424°
RMS Residual
0.17 sec
Last Updated
2026-05-06 17:53:48 UTC

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: nc75312862). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2026, February 12, 2026). M2.6 Earthquake 51 km W of Petrolia, CA — February 12, 2026. Retrieved May 6, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/nc75312862/