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USGSSeptember 12, 2026

M2.6 earthquake, 61 km W of Petrolia, CA

A magnitude 2.6 earthquake was recorded 61 km W of Petrolia, CA at a depth of 14 km, according to the U.S. Geological Survey. It was the 8,933rd earthquake of magnitude 2.5 or more the USGS located in and near the U.S. in 2026, against 12,608 a year on average in 2016-2025.

M2.6

The notice

Issued by
U.S. Geological Survey
Area
61 km W of Petrolia, CA
State
California
Magnitude
2.6 (duration magnitude)
Depth
13.6 km
Time
2026-09-12 02:42:30 UTC
Status
reviewed by a seismologist
Epicentre
40.357, -125.007
Official source
U.S. Geological Survey: the notice at its source

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