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M3.5 QUAKE STRIKES NEAR PETROLIA IN FAR COASTAL CALIF.

By CALWIRE Weather Desk — Wednesday, September 16, 2026
By CALWIRE Weather Desk  |  PUBLISHED: Wednesday, September 16, 2026
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M3.5 QUAKE STRIKES NEAR PETROLIA IN FAR COASTAL CALIF.

A magnitude 3.5 earthquake rattled the remote Petrolia area of Monterey County early Tuesday morning, according to the U.S. Geological Survey. The quake struck at 7:34 a.m. PT, centered roughly 20 kilometers west-southwest of Petrolia and 20 kilometers deep.

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At least 18 people reported feeling the temblor, USGS data shows. No immediate reports of damage or injuries have been confirmed. Petrolia sits in one of California's most sparsely populated coastal zones.

See also: M3.3 EARTHQUAKE STRIKES NEAR PETROLIA IN CALIF COAST REGION · MAGNITUDE 3.3 EARTHQUAKE STRIKES NEAR PETROLIA IN COASTAL CALIFORNIA

This is a developing story and will be updated as more information becomes available.

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