3.4

25 km W of Petrolia, CA

2026-03-30 19:18:59 UTC (5 days ago)

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Earthquake Details

Magnitude
3.4 ml
Depth
19.5 km
Shallow
Location
40.3015°N
-124.5737°E
Felt Reports
4
DYFI responses
Community Intensity
2.7
CDI from reports

Technical Information

Event ID
nc75335747
Event Type
earthquake
Status
Automatic
Significance
175
Stations Used
47
Azimuthal Gap
239.0°
Min Station Distance
0.177°
RMS Residual
0.18 sec
Last Updated
2026-03-30 20:07:21 UTC

Understanding This Data

Magnitude 3.4 earthquakes are typically only recorded by instruments.

Shallow depth (19.5 km): Shallow earthquakes often cause more damage at the surface.

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