2.6

M2.6 Earthquake 99 km W of Petrolia, CA — September 11, 2026

2026-09-11 20:38:14 UTC (2026-09-11) · approx. 12:38 PM UTC-8 local

MagnitudeM2.6(md)
Time20:38 UTC≈ 12:38 PM UTC-8
Depth10.0 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates40.394°, -125.444°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 40.39°, -125.44°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.6 md
Depth
10.0 km
shallow crustal
Location
40.3938°N
-125.4442°E

Technical Information

Event ID
nc75433852
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
108
Stations Used
58
Azimuthal Gap
272.0°
Min Station Distance
0.849°
RMS Residual
0.30 sec
Last Updated
2026-10-06 21:02:05 UTC

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: nc75433852). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2026, September 11, 2026). M2.6 Earthquake 99 km W of Petrolia, CA — September 11, 2026. Retrieved October 6, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/nc75433852/