2.2

M2.2 Earthquake 46 km W of Petrolia, CA — May 15, 2026

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

MagnitudeM2.2(md)
Time17:36 UTC≈ 9:36 AM UTC-8
Depth9.6 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates40.316°, -124.831°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 40.32°, -124.83°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.2 md
Depth
9.6 km
shallow crustal
Location
40.3158°N
-124.8308°E

Technical Information

Event ID
nc75360961
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
72
Stations Used
15
Azimuthal Gap
292.0°
Min Station Distance
0.374°
RMS Residual
0.18 sec
Last Updated
2026-05-26 18:42:21 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). M2.2 Earthquake 46 km W of Petrolia, CA — May 15, 2026. Retrieved May 26, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/nc75360961/