Earthquake report · M 3.0

M3.0 earthquake 57 km from Eureka, United States

USGS · updated Oct 16, 2026, 13:14 UTC

A magnitude 3.0 earthquake was recorded on Oct 15, 2026, 1:25 PM (EDT) 13 km W of Petrolia, CA at a depth of 20 km, according to the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS). Data is preliminary and the magnitude may be revised.

Reported location · 40.34°, -124.43° ·

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Details

Source: usgs
Category: earthquake
Source status: active
Magnitude: 3.0
Depth (km): 20
Local time: Oct 15, 2026, 1:25 PM (EDT)
UTC time: 2026-10-15 17:25
Coordinates: 40.337, -124.435

Updates

M 3.0 - 13 km W of Petrolia, CAOct 16, 2026, 13:14 UTC

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Saved source report · captured Oct 22, 2026, 03:03 UTC. Follow the issuing authority’s current instructions.