2.8

M2.8 Earthquake 33 km W of Petrolia, CA — March 15, 2026

2026-03-15 22:50:30 UTC (2026-03-15) · approx. 2:50 PM UTC-8 local

MagnitudeM2.8(md)
Time22:50 UTC≈ 2:50 PM UTC-8
Depth21.7 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates40.343°, -124.678°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 40.34°, -124.68°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.8 md
Depth
21.7 km
shallow crustal
Location
40.3425°N
-124.6777°E

Technical Information

Event ID
nc75327902
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
121
Stations Used
67
Azimuthal Gap
249.0°
Min Station Distance
0.262°
RMS Residual
0.17 sec
Last Updated
2026-03-26 22:00:12 UTC

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: nc75327902). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2026, March 15, 2026). M2.8 Earthquake 33 km W of Petrolia, CA — March 15, 2026. Retrieved May 18, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/nc75327902/