2.4

M2.4 Earthquake 42 km W of Petrolia, CA — August 3, 2026

2026-08-03 13:07:21 UTC (2026-08-03) · approx. 5:07 AM UTC-8 local

MagnitudeM2.4(md)
Time13:07 UTC≈ 5:07 AM UTC-8
Depth16.9 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates40.328°, -124.784°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 40.33°, -124.78°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.4 md
Depth
16.9 km
shallow crustal
Location
40.3282°N
-124.7843°E

Technical Information

Event ID
nc75410622
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
85
Stations Used
41
Azimuthal Gap
253.0°
Min Station Distance
0.340°
RMS Residual
0.25 sec
Last Updated
2026-08-15 00:17:26 UTC

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: nc75410622). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2026, August 3, 2026). M2.4 Earthquake 42 km W of Petrolia, CA — August 3, 2026. Retrieved August 15, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/nc75410622/