2.6

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

2026-02-12 23:13:35 UTC (2026-02-12) · approx. 3:13 PM UTC-8 local

MagnitudeM2.6(md)
Time23:13 UTC≈ 3:13 PM UTC-8
Depth14.3 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates40.371°, -124.879°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 40.37°, -124.88°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.6 md
Depth
14.3 km
shallow crustal
Location
40.3710°N
-124.8790°E

Technical Information

Event ID
nc75312927
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
106
Stations Used
76
Azimuthal Gap
238.0°
Min Station Distance
0.418°
RMS Residual
0.23 sec
Last Updated
2026-05-06 17:53:48 UTC

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: nc75312927). 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/nc75312927/