2.2

M2.2 Earthquake 31 km W of Petrolia, CA — September 3, 2026

2026-09-03 23:17:08 UTC (2026-09-03) · approx. 3:17 PM UTC-8 local

MagnitudeM2.2(md)
Time23:17 UTC≈ 3:17 PM UTC-8
Depth18.3 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates40.303°, -124.645°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 40.30°, -124.65°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.2 md
Depth
18.3 km
shallow crustal
Location
40.3035°N
-124.6455°E

Technical Information

Event ID
nc75429387
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
72
Stations Used
44
Azimuthal Gap
244.0°
Min Station Distance
0.232°
RMS Residual
0.18 sec
Last Updated
2026-09-14 08:07:20 UTC

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: nc75429387). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2026, September 3, 2026). M2.2 Earthquake 31 km W of Petrolia, CA — September 3, 2026. Retrieved September 14, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/nc75429387/