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MAGNITUDE 3.0 QUAKE NEAR PETROLIA IN COASTAL CALIF.

By CALWIRE Weather Desk — Monday, September 21, 2026
By CALWIRE Weather Desk  |  PUBLISHED: Monday, September 21, 2026
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HAPPENING NOW — Sep 21, 1:28 PM PT
MAGNITUDE 3.0 QUAKE NEAR PETROLIA IN COASTAL CALIF.

A magnitude 3.0 earthquake struck about 21 kilometers west-southwest of Petrolia in Monterey County early Saturday morning, the U.S. Geological Survey reported. The temblor hit at 11:54 a.m. PT at a depth of 6 kilometers.

Related: MAGNITUDE 3.6 QUAKE STRIKES NEAR PETROLIA IN COASTAL CALIF. · M3.5 QUAKE STRIKES NEAR PETROLIA IN FAR COASTAL CALIF.

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The USGS indicates two people reported feeling the quake. There is no immediate word on damage or injuries. Petrolia, located in the remote Big Sur region, is one of California's most isolated coastal communities.

See also: MAGNITUDE 2.7 QUAKE STRIKES NEAR PETROLIA IN REMOTE CALIF. COAST · 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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