Earthquake report · M 2.9

M2.9 earthquake 68 km from Eureka, United States

USGS · updated Oct 31, 2026, 11:08 UTC

A magnitude 2.9 earthquake was recorded on Oct 30, 2026, 9:56 AM (EDT) 29 km W of Petrolia, CA at a depth of 13 km, according to the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS). Data is preliminary and the magnitude may be revised.

Reported location · 40.30°, -124.63° ·

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Details

Source: usgs
Category: earthquake
Source status: active
Magnitude: 2.9
Depth (km): 13
Local time: Oct 30, 2026, 9:56 AM (EDT)
UTC time: 2026-10-30 13:56
Coordinates: 40.299, -124.626

Updates

M 2.9 - 29 km W of Petrolia, CAOct 31, 2026, 11:08 UTC
M 2.9 - 29 km W of Petrolia, CAOct 30, 2026, 14:27 UTC
M 2.9 - 29 km W of Petrolia, CAOct 30, 2026, 14:12 UTC
M 2.9 - 29 km W of Petrolia, CAOct 30, 2026, 13:58 UTC

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