2.3

M2.3 Earthquake 25 km W of Petrolia, CA — August 2, 2026

2026-08-02 20:25:24 UTC (2026-08-02) · approx. 12:25 PM UTC-8 local

MagnitudeM2.3(md)
Time20:25 UTC≈ 12:25 PM UTC-8
Depth10.4 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates40.309°, -124.579°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 40.31°, -124.58°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.3 md
Depth
10.4 km
shallow crustal
Location
40.3090°N
-124.5790°E

Technical Information

Event ID
nc75410272
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
84
Stations Used
40
Azimuthal Gap
240.0°
Min Station Distance
0.182°
RMS Residual
0.22 sec
Last Updated
2026-08-14 10:47:22 UTC

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: nc75410272). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2026, August 2, 2026). M2.3 Earthquake 25 km W of Petrolia, CA — August 2, 2026. Retrieved August 14, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/nc75410272/