2.4

M2.4 Earthquake 68 km W of Petrolia, CA — May 6, 2026

2026-05-06 20:48:41 UTC (2026-05-06) · approx. 12:48 PM UTC-8 local

MagnitudeM2.4(md)
Time20:48 UTC≈ 12:48 PM UTC-8
Depth10.0 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates40.408°, -125.080°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 40.41°, -125.08°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.4 md
Depth
10.0 km
shallow crustal
Location
40.4080°N
-125.0803°E

Technical Information

Event ID
nc75358412
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
87
Stations Used
60
Azimuthal Gap
256.0°
Min Station Distance
0.571°
RMS Residual
0.29 sec
Last Updated
2026-05-15 22:07:24 UTC

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: nc75358412). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2026, May 6, 2026). M2.4 Earthquake 68 km W of Petrolia, CA — May 6, 2026. Retrieved May 15, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/nc75358412/