2.5

M2.5 Earthquake 81 km W of Petrolia, CA — April 30, 2026

2026-04-30 21:14:22 UTC (2026-04-30) · approx. 1:14 PM UTC-8 local

MagnitudeM2.5(md)
Time21:14 UTC≈ 1:14 PM UTC-8
Depth-0.0 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates40.335°, -125.243°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 40.34°, -125.24°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.5 md
Depth
-0.0 km
shallow crustal
Location
40.3350°N
-125.2428°E

Technical Information

Event ID
nc75354547
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
100
Stations Used
25
Azimuthal Gap
297.0°
Min Station Distance
0.690°
RMS Residual
0.26 sec
Last Updated
2026-07-15 15:25:42 UTC

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: nc75354547). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2026, April 30, 2026). M2.5 Earthquake 81 km W of Petrolia, CA — April 30, 2026. Retrieved July 15, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/nc75354547/