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M3.2 Depth: 14.7 km

M3.2 Earthquake near 49 km W of Petrolia, CA

UTC time: 2026-08-17 22:13:10 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On August 17, 2026 at 22:13 UTC, a magnitude M3.2 earthquake occurred near 49 km W of Petrolia, CA. With a focal depth of about 15 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Earthquakes of this magnitude are often felt but rarely cause damage.

The data is provided by USGS and cross-checked across seismological networks.

Details

Magnitude
M3.2
Depth
14.7 km
UTC time
2026-08-17 22:13:10 UTC
Local time
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Country
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Source
usgs
Coordinates
40.33500, -124.85717
Temperature
13.7°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 14.7 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 14.7 km
Shallow
14.7 km
Why depth matters

Shallow quakes release energy near the surface — shaking is felt more strongly and damage potential is higher.

Depth classes per USGS

Volcanoes nearby

  • Escanaba Segment
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  • Clear Lake Volcanic Field
    Distance: 234 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 1'439 m ·United States
  • Shasta
    Distance: 254 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 4'317 m ·Last eruption: 1250 ·United States
  • Jackson Segment
    Distance: 273 km ·Fissure vent(s) ·Elevation: -3'100 m ·United States
  • Lassen Volcanic Center
    Distance: 284 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 3'187 m ·Last eruption: 1917 ·United States
  • North Gorda Ridge Segment
    Distance: 305 km ·Fissure vent(s) ·Elevation: -3'000 m ·Last eruption: 1996 ·United States

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