2.6

M2.6 Earthquake 5 km S of Petrolia, CA — August 14, 2026

2026-08-14 12:11:42 UTC (2026-08-14) · approx. 4:11 AM UTC-8 local

MagnitudeM2.6(md)
Time12:11 UTC≈ 4:11 AM UTC-8
Depth10.6 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates40.282°, -124.283°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 40.28°, -124.28°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.6 md
Depth
10.6 km
shallow crustal
Location
40.2815°N
-124.2832°E

Technical Information

Event ID
nc75418182
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
102
Stations Used
42
Azimuthal Gap
132.0°
Min Station Distance
0.040°
RMS Residual
0.23 sec
Last Updated
2026-09-07 12:53:42 UTC

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: nc75418182). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2026, August 14, 2026). M2.6 Earthquake 5 km S of Petrolia, CA — August 14, 2026. Retrieved September 7, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/nc75418182/