2.6

M2.6 Earthquake 70 km W of Petrolia, CA — August 16, 2026

2026-08-16 17:36:06 UTC (2026-08-16) · approx. 9:36 AM UTC-8 local

MagnitudeM2.6(md)
Time17:36 UTC≈ 9:36 AM UTC-8
Depth10.0 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates40.405°, -125.106°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 40.41°, -125.11°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.6 md
Depth
10.0 km
shallow crustal
Location
40.4050°N
-125.1063°E

Technical Information

Event ID
nc75419517
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
108
Stations Used
47
Azimuthal Gap
242.0°
Min Station Distance
0.591°
RMS Residual
0.29 sec
Last Updated
2026-09-03 20:18:36 UTC

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: nc75419517). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2026, August 16, 2026). M2.6 Earthquake 70 km W of Petrolia, CA — August 16, 2026. Retrieved September 3, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/nc75419517/