3.2

M3.2 Earthquake 275 km W of Indianola, California — September 28, 2026

2026-09-28 13:30:32 UTC (3 hours ago) · approx. 5:30 AM UTC-8 local

MagnitudeM3.2(ml)
Time13:30 UTC≈ 5:30 AM UTC-8
Depth10.0 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates41.138°, -127.452°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS

On September 28, 2026 at 13:30 UTC, a magnitude 3.2 shallow crustal earthquake struck 275 km W of Indianola, California, at a depth of 10.0 km and coordinates 41.1377°, -127.4517°.

Physical scale: An earthquake of magnitude 3.2 releases seismic energy equivalent to roughly 951 kg of TNT. Empirical fault-scaling laws (Wells & Coppersmith, 1994) estimate the subsurface rupture length at approximately 97 m — a useful intuition for the size of the slip patch on the fault.

Map showing earthquake epicenter at 41.14°, -127.45°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
3.2 ml
Depth
10.0 km
shallow crustal
Location
41.1377°N
-127.4517°E

Technical Information

Event ID
us6000ty59
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
158
Stations Used
22
Azimuthal Gap
277.0°
Min Station Distance
2.589°
RMS Residual
0.67 sec
Last Updated
2026-09-28 16:01:01 UTC

Common Questions

How strong was the magnitude 3.2 earthquake near Indianola, California?

The magnitude 3.2 earthquake that struck 275 km W of Indianola, California on September 28, 2026 at 13:30 UTC had a depth of 10.0 km. For context, this was a minor earthquake typically detected only by instruments.

Were there aftershocks?

Aftershock activity is monitored continuously by the USGS. Aftershock sequences from magnitude 3.2 earthquakes can continue for several days and gradually diminish over time.

Understanding This Data

Magnitude 3.2 earthquakes are typically only recorded by instruments.

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: us6000ty59). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2026, September 28, 2026). M3.2 Earthquake 275 km W of Indianola, California — September 28, 2026. Retrieved September 28, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/us6000ty59/