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USGSJune 4, 2026

M4.5 earthquake, 61 km W of Petrolia, CA

A magnitude 4.5 earthquake was recorded 61 km W of Petrolia, CA at a depth of 10 km, according to the U.S. Geological Survey. It was the 5,254th 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.

M4.5

The notice

Issued by
U.S. Geological Survey
Area
61 km W of Petrolia, CA
State
California
Magnitude
4.5 (moment magnitude)
Depth
10.0 km
Time
2026-06-04 02:36:16 UTC
Felt reports
31 people told the USGS they felt it (strongest reported intensity 3.8)
Status
reviewed by a seismologist
Epicentre
40.358, -125.003
Official source
U.S. Geological Survey: the notice at its source

Warnings and earthquakes in CaliforniaEarthquakes, June 2026

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