2.1

M2.1 Earthquake 31 km WNW of Petrolia, CA — April 10, 2026

2026-04-10 23:17:24 UTC (2026-04-10) · approx. 3:17 PM UTC-8 local

MagnitudeM2.1(md)
Time23:17 UTC≈ 3:17 PM UTC-8
Depth16.6 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates40.443°, -124.616°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 40.44°, -124.62°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.1 md
Depth
16.6 km
shallow crustal
Location
40.4427°N
-124.6160°E

Technical Information

Event ID
nc75342432
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
66
Stations Used
29
Azimuthal Gap
275.0°
Min Station Distance
0.215°
RMS Residual
0.21 sec
Last Updated
2026-04-16 20:17:25 UTC

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: nc75342432). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2026, April 10, 2026). M2.1 Earthquake 31 km WNW of Petrolia, CA — April 10, 2026. Retrieved May 13, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/nc75342432/