2.6

M2.6 Earthquake 75 km W of Petrolia, CA — April 20, 2026

2026-04-20 20:31:56 UTC (2026-04-20) · approx. 12:31 PM UTC-8 local

MagnitudeM2.6(md)
Time20:31 UTC≈ 12:31 PM UTC-8
Depth0.2 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates40.304°, -125.166°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 40.30°, -125.17°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.6 md
Depth
0.2 km
shallow crustal
Location
40.3042°N
-125.1663°E

Technical Information

Event ID
nc75348762
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
103
Stations Used
28
Azimuthal Gap
288.0°
Min Station Distance
0.630°
RMS Residual
0.20 sec
Last Updated
2026-07-03 01:38:35 UTC

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: nc75348762). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2026, April 20, 2026). M2.6 Earthquake 75 km W of Petrolia, CA — April 20, 2026. Retrieved July 3, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/nc75348762/