Magnitude
M2.3
- Depth
- 0.6 km
- Source
- USGS
42 km W of Petrolia, CA
M2.3 Earthquake near 42 km W of Petrolia, CA
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About this earthquake
On May 15, 2026 at 17:36 UTC, a magnitude M2.3 earthquake occurred near 42 km W of Petrolia, CA. With a focal depth of about 1 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.
The data is provided by USGS and cross-checked across seismological networks.
Details
ID
7f8e87c42e9f9f9c62bbccbe57374dea8c1423e6
Magnitude
M2.3
Depth
0.6 km
UTC time
2026-05-15 17:36:45 UTC
Local time
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Country
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Source
usgs
Coordinates
40.25433,
-124.77050
Temperature
12.4°C
Depth profile
Shallow
0.6 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
No unambiguous area assignment
Context for this earthquake
This event has no unambiguous country assignment in the analysed catalogue. It is therefore not assigned to a regional profile.
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