Earthquake report · M 2.5

M2.5 earthquake 69 km from Eureka, United States

USGS · updated Oct 12, 2026, 12:52 UTC

A magnitude 2.5 earthquake was recorded on Oct 12, 2026, 8:13 AM (EDT) 26 km WSW of Petrolia, CA at a depth of 5 km, according to the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS). Data is preliminary and the magnitude may be revised.

Reported location · 40.27°, -124.58° ·

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Details

Source: usgs
Category: earthquake
Source status: active
Magnitude: 2.5
Depth (km): 5
Local time: Oct 12, 2026, 8:13 AM (EDT)
UTC time: 2026-10-12 12:13
Coordinates: 40.270, -124.583

Updates

M 2.5 - 26 km WSW of Petrolia, CAOct 12, 2026, 12:52 UTC

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