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M2.3 Depth: 0.6 km

M2.3 Earthquake near 42 km W of Petrolia, CA

UTC time: 2026-05-15 17:36:45 UTC Local time: —

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

Magnitude
M2.3
Depth
0.6 km
UTC time
2026-05-15 17:36:45 UTC
Local time
—
Country
—
Source
usgs
Coordinates
40.25433, -124.77050
Temperature
12.4°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 0.6 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 0.6 km
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

  • Clear Lake Volcanic Field
    Distance: 223 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 1'439 m ·United States
  • Escanaba Segment
    Distance: 244 km ·Fissure vent(s) ·Elevation: -1'700 m ·Last eruption: -2260 ·United States
  • Shasta
    Distance: 252 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 4'317 m ·Last eruption: 1250 ·United States
  • Lassen Volcanic Center
    Distance: 278 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 3'187 m ·Last eruption: 1917 ·United States
  • Jackson Segment
    Distance: 284 km ·Fissure vent(s) ·Elevation: -3'100 m ·United States
  • Medicine Lake
    Distance: 309 km ·Shield ·Elevation: 2'412 m ·Last eruption: 1060 ·United States

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