2.7

M2.7 Earthquake 74 km WNW of Petrolia, CA — February 28, 2026

2026-02-28 18:40:18 UTC (2026-02-28) · approx. 10:40 AM UTC-8 local

MagnitudeM2.7(md)
Time18:40 UTC≈ 10:40 AM UTC-8
Depth10.0 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates40.455°, -125.143°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 40.46°, -125.14°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.7 md
Depth
10.0 km
shallow crustal
Location
40.4553°N
-125.1433°E

Technical Information

Event ID
nc75320317
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
112
Stations Used
56
Azimuthal Gap
258.0°
Min Station Distance
0.634°
RMS Residual
0.29 sec
Last Updated
2026-05-15 22:02:47 UTC

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: nc75320317). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2026, February 28, 2026). M2.7 Earthquake 74 km WNW of Petrolia, CA — February 28, 2026. Retrieved May 15, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/nc75320317/