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USGSSeptember 29, 2026

M4.8 earthquake, 97 km W of Petrolia, CA

A magnitude 4.8 earthquake was recorded 97 km W of Petrolia, CA at a depth of 10 km, according to the U.S. Geological Survey. It was the 9,446th 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.

M4.8

The notice

Issued by
U.S. Geological Survey
Area
97 km W of Petrolia, CA
State
California
Magnitude
4.8 (moment magnitude)
Depth
10.0 km
Time
2026-09-29 11:36:39 UTC
Felt reports
20 people told the USGS they felt it (strongest reported intensity 3.1)
Status
reviewed by a seismologist
Epicentre
40.422, -125.418
Official source
U.S. Geological Survey: the notice at its source

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