2.6

M2.6 Earthquake 23 km W of Petrolia, CA — August 25, 2026

2026-08-25 23:03:06 UTC (2026-08-25) · approx. 3:03 PM UTC-8 local

MagnitudeM2.6(md)
Time23:03 UTC≈ 3:03 PM UTC-8
Depth29.4 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates40.340°, -124.559°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 40.34°, -124.56°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.6 md
Depth
29.4 km
shallow crustal
Location
40.3397°N
-124.5588°E

Technical Information

Event ID
nc75425132
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
103
Stations Used
11
Azimuthal Gap
290.0°
Min Station Distance
0.173°
RMS Residual
0.16 sec
Last Updated
2026-09-05 03:17:23 UTC

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: nc75425132). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2026, August 25, 2026). M2.6 Earthquake 23 km W of Petrolia, CA — August 25, 2026. Retrieved September 5, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/nc75425132/