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MAGNITUDE 3.4 EARTHQUAKE STRIKES NEAR PETROLIA IN FAR NORTHERN COAST

By CALWIRE Weather Desk — Monday, October 12, 2026
By CALWIRE Weather Desk  |  PUBLISHED: Monday, October 12, 2026
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MAGNITUDE 3.4 EARTHQUAKE STRIKES NEAR PETROLIA IN FAR NORTHERN COAST

A magnitude 3.4 earthquake rattled the area roughly 29 kilometers west of Petrolia, California, early Saturday morning at 8:21 a.m. PT, according to the U.S. Geological Survey. The quake struck at just 1 kilometer depth, typical of shallow seismic activity in the region.

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Petrolia sits in remote Humboldt County on California's far northern coast, an area known for active seismic zones. There was no immediate word on damage or injuries from the USGS report.

See also: MAGNITUDE 3.0 EARTHQUAKE STRIKES NEAR PETROLIA IN CALIF. · MAGNITUDE 2.6 EARTHQUAKE STRIKES NEAR PETROLIA

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

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