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M2.0 Depth: 7.4 km

M2.0 Earthquake near 19 km WSW of Petrolia, CA

UTC time: 2026-06-08 06:57:35 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On June 8, 2026 at 06:57 UTC, a magnitude M2.0 earthquake occurred near 19 km WSW of Petrolia, CA. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 7 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. 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
M2.0
Depth
7.4 km
UTC time
2026-06-08 06:57:35 UTC
Local time
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Country
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Source
usgs
Coordinates
40.27067, -124.49767
Temperature
11.1°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 7.4 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 7.4 km
Shallow
7.4 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

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    Distance: 254 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 3'187 m ·Last eruption: 1917 ·United States
  • Escanaba Segment
    Distance: 265 km ·Fissure vent(s) ·Elevation: -1'700 m ·Last eruption: -2260 ·United States
  • Medicine Lake
    Distance: 289 km ·Shield ·Elevation: 2'412 m ·Last eruption: 1060 ·United States
  • Jackson Segment
    Distance: 299 km ·Fissure vent(s) ·Elevation: -3'100 m ·United States

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