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MAGNITUDE 3.2 QUAKE STRIKES NEAR PETROLIA IN FAR NORTHERN COAST

By CAL WIRE Weather Desk — Monday, August 17, 2026 · Updated August 24, 2026
By CAL WIRE Weather Desk  |  PUBLISHED: Monday, August 17, 2026 · Updated August 24, 2026
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HAPPENING NOW — Aug 17, 6:11 PM PT
MAGNITUDE 3.2 QUAKE STRIKES NEAR PETROLIA IN FAR NORTHERN COAST

A magnitude 3.2 earthquake rattled the remote Petrolia area of California's far northern coast Saturday afternoon, according to USGS data. The quake struck at 3:13 p.m. PT about 49 kilometers west of Petrolia and originated at a depth of 15 kilometers.

Related: MAGNITUDE 2.7 QUAKE STRIKES NEAR PETROLIA IN REMOTE CALIF. COAST · MAGNITUDE 2.5 QUAKE STRIKES NEAR PETROLIA

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No immediate reports of damage or injuries have surfaced from the sparsely populated region. The quake's offshore location and moderate magnitude suggest it is unlikely to have caused significant impact, though USGS data continues to be processed.

See also: MAGNITUDE 3.6 QUAKE STRIKES NEAR PETROLIA IN COASTAL CALIF. · MAGNITUDE 2.5 EARTHQUAKE STRIKES NEAR PETROLIA

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

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