2.5

M2.5 Earthquake 66 km W of Petrolia, CA — April 9, 2026

2026-04-09 20:03:55 UTC (2026-04-09) · approx. 12:03 PM UTC-8 local

MagnitudeM2.5(md)
Time20:03 UTC≈ 12:03 PM UTC-8
Depth10.0 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates40.374°, -125.067°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 40.37°, -125.07°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.5 md
Depth
10.0 km
shallow crustal
Location
40.3745°N
-125.0667°E

Technical Information

Event ID
nc75341797
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
97
Stations Used
41
Azimuthal Gap
267.0°
Min Station Distance
0.560°
RMS Residual
0.24 sec
Last Updated
2026-06-24 16:34:31 UTC

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: nc75341797). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2026, April 9, 2026). M2.5 Earthquake 66 km W of Petrolia, CA — April 9, 2026. Retrieved June 24, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/nc75341797/