MINOR EARTHQUAKE STRIKES NEAR PETROLIA IN COASTAL CALIF.

By CALWIRE Weather Desk — Monday, October 19, 2026

  By CALWIRE Weather Desk  |  PUBLISHED: Monday, October 19, 2026

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HAPPENING NOW — Oct 19, 11:36 AM PT
MINOR EARTHQUAKE STRIKES NEAR PETROLIA IN COASTAL CALIF.
A magnitude 2.6 earthquake rattled an area about 18 kilometers west-southwest of Petrolia, California, at 2:43 p.m. PT Thursday, according to the U.S. Geological Survey. The temblor struck at a depth of 7 kilometers.
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The USGS recorded one report of the quake being felt. No damage or injuries have been reported at this time.

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