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Earthquake Shakes California Coast Near the San Andreas Fault This Monday

A magnitude 3.2 earthquake was reported on Monday afternoon, August 17, 2026, at 3:13 p.m. (Pacific Time), with its epicenter 49 kilometers west of Petrolia, in Humboldt County, California. Where was the epicenter of the earthquake in California today? According to data from the United States Geological Survey (USGS), the quake had a depth of 14.7 kilometers, off the coast of Northern California. No damage or injuries have been reported so far.
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A magnitude 3.2 earthquake was reported on Monday afternoon, August 17, 2026, at 3:13 p.m. (Pacific Time), with its epicenter 49 kilometers west of Petrolia, in Humboldt County, California. Where was the epicenter of the earthquake in California today? According to data from the United States Geological Survey (USGS), the quake had a depth of 14.7 kilometers, off the coast of Northern California. No damage or injuries have been reported so far.

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Azteca Baja California broke the news on Monday, August 17, 2026.
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