Earthquake report · M 3.4

M3.4 earthquake 71 km from Eureka, United States

USGS · updated Oct 12, 2026, 15:01 UTC

A magnitude 3.4 earthquake was recorded on Oct 12, 2026, 7:45 AM (EDT) 32 km W of Petrolia, CA at a depth of 0 km, according to the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS). Data is preliminary and the magnitude may be revised.

Reported location · 40.29°, -124.66° ·

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Details

Source: usgs
Category: earthquake
Source status: active
Magnitude: 3.4
Depth (km): 0
Local time: Oct 12, 2026, 7:45 AM (EDT)
UTC time: 2026-10-12 11:45
Coordinates: 40.290, -124.656

Updates

M 3.4 - 32 km W of Petrolia, CAOct 12, 2026, 15:01 UTC

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Saved source report · captured Oct 18, 2026, 21:12 UTC. Follow the issuing authority’s current instructions.