2.3

M2.3 Earthquake 42 km W of Petrolia, CA — May 15, 2026

2026-05-15 17:36:44 UTC (9 hours ago) · approx. 9:36 AM UTC-8 local

MagnitudeM2.3(md)
Time17:36 UTC≈ 9:36 AM UTC-8
Depth0.6 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates40.254°, -124.771°
Felt byNo felt reports
StatusAutomatic (preliminary)
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 40.25°, -124.77°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.3 md
Depth
0.6 km
shallow crustal
Location
40.2543°N
-124.7705°E

Technical Information

Event ID
nc75360961
Event Type
earthquake
Status
Automatic
Significance
81
Stations Used
9
Azimuthal Gap
315.0°
Min Station Distance
0.329°
RMS Residual
0.21 sec
Last Updated
2026-05-15 19:42:23 UTC

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: nc75360961). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2026, May 15, 2026). M2.3 Earthquake 42 km W of Petrolia, CA — May 15, 2026. Retrieved May 16, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/nc75360961/