2.7

M2.7 Earthquake 83 km W of Petrolia, CA — August 29, 2026

2026-08-29 17:12:29 UTC (2026-08-29) · approx. 9:12 AM UTC-8 local

MagnitudeM2.7(md)
Time17:12 UTC≈ 9:12 AM UTC-8
Depth10.0 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates40.422°, -125.261°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 40.42°, -125.26°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.7 md
Depth
10.0 km
shallow crustal
Location
40.4222°N
-125.2613°E

Technical Information

Event ID
nc75426827
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
111
Stations Used
67
Azimuthal Gap
245.0°
Min Station Distance
0.702°
RMS Residual
0.32 sec
Last Updated
2026-10-02 12:51:19 UTC

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: nc75426827). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2026, August 29, 2026). M2.7 Earthquake 83 km W of Petrolia, CA — August 29, 2026. Retrieved October 2, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/nc75426827/