2.4

M2.4 Earthquake 45 km W of Petrolia, CA — February 27, 2026

2026-02-27 23:56:05 UTC (2026-02-27) · approx. 3:56 PM UTC-8 local

MagnitudeM2.4(md)
Time23:56 UTC≈ 3:56 PM UTC-8
Depth7.6 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates40.349°, -124.818°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 40.35°, -124.82°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.4 md
Depth
7.6 km
shallow crustal
Location
40.3485°N
-124.8183°E

Technical Information

Event ID
nc75319967
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
89
Stations Used
51
Azimuthal Gap
238.0°
Min Station Distance
0.369°
RMS Residual
0.26 sec
Last Updated
2026-03-09 07:12:22 UTC

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: nc75319967). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2026, February 27, 2026). M2.4 Earthquake 45 km W of Petrolia, CA — February 27, 2026. Retrieved March 9, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/nc75319967/