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M5.0 Earthquake — 114 km W of Petrolia, CA

M5.0
40.3121°N, 125.3016°W·US-CA
Started 1d ago
USGS data as of
Event Details
Typeearthquake
SeverityM5.0
Statusactive
Location40.3121°N, 125.3016°W (CA)
Started2026-11-05T04:56:06+00:00
Last Updated2026-11-06T04:55:36.285+00:00
Sourceusgs
Source URLearthquake.usgs.gov
Confidence1.00
Impact Zones — modeled
Moderate Impact Zone
Light to moderate damage. Check structures for damage.
51.0 km
Affected Zone
Shaking felt. Minor damage possible in vulnerable structures.
209.3 km

Zone estimates are based on scientific models and may differ from actual local conditions.

Impact Analysis
Population Exposed1,227,157
Structures in Zone260,447
Hospitals9
Schools135
Fire Stations121

Population from ACS 5-Year 2022 tract sampling; structure counts from Microsoft Building Footprints or Census ACS housing data, capped by USGS NLCD 2021 developed land. Estimates for situational awareness — not for actuarial, regulatory, or underwriting use.

Historical Comparison
2021 CA Earthquake71% match

M5.12 Earthquake in CA, 74km from current event

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1980 CA Earthquake70% match

M5 Earthquake in CA, 48km from current event

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1980 CA Earthquake69% match

M5 Earthquake in CA, 50km from current event

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Historical comparison based on peril type, geography, and severity. Past events do not predict future outcomes.

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Zone estimates are based on scientific models and may differ from actual local conditions.