Petrolia, Ont., photographer recognized by Canadian Geographic for his wet raccoon shot #Ontario
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Petrolia, Ont., photographer recognized by Canadian Geographic for his wet raccoon shot
Meet Reece Buruma, the Petrolia, Ont., photographer whose dazzling picture of a rain soaked raccoon is winning national acclaim. It's been recognized by Canadian Geographic.
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August 23, 2025 at 12:17 PM
Petrolia, Ont., photographer recognized by Canadian Geographic for his wet raccoon shot #Ontario
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M3.6 #earthquake detected 37 km W of Petrolia, CA at 5/16/2025 10:51:16 PM PDT
This reflects data from the U.S. Geological Survey that is subject to change. Visit the USGS page linked below for the latest #quake information
This reflects data from the U.S. Geological Survey that is subject to change. Visit the USGS page linked below for the latest #quake information
M3.6 - 37 km W of Petrolia, CA
A magnitude 3.6 earthquake located 37 km W of Petrolia, CA was detected at 5/16/2025 10:51:16 PM PDT. This information is subject to change. Please visit the USGS event page for up-to-date details.
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May 17, 2025 at 5:55 AM
M3.6 #earthquake detected 37 km W of Petrolia, CA at 5/16/2025 10:51:16 PM PDT
This reflects data from the U.S. Geological Survey that is subject to change. Visit the USGS page linked below for the latest #quake information
This reflects data from the U.S. Geological Survey that is subject to change. Visit the USGS page linked below for the latest #quake information
Fire Destroys Critical Emergency Communication Repeaters Near Petrolia https://kymkemp.com/2026/09/29/fire-destroys-critical-emergency-communication-repeaters-near-petrolia/
Fire Destroys Critical Emergency Communication Repeaters Near Petrolia
A small vegetation fire near Petrolia was stopped at just 1.18 acres, but the damage could have an outsized impact: two critical emergency communication repeaters were destroyed.
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September 29, 2026 at 3:41 PM
Fire Destroys Critical Emergency Communication Repeaters Near Petrolia https://kymkemp.com/2026/09/29/fire-destroys-critical-emergency-communication-repeaters-near-petrolia/
A 4.7 magnitude earthquake occurred 100 km W of Petrolia, CA!
🗺️ Coordinates: 40.432999, -125.459831
🗺️ Coordinates: 40.432999, -125.459831
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100 km W of Petrolia, CA
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September 29, 2026 at 11:51 AM
A 4.7 magnitude earthquake occurred 100 km W of Petrolia, CA!
🗺️ Coordinates: 40.432999, -125.459831
🗺️ Coordinates: 40.432999, -125.459831
M3.9 #earthquake detected 106 km WNW of Petrolia, CA at 7/26/2025 11:50:26 PM PDT
This reflects data from the U.S. Geological Survey that is subject to change. Visit the USGS page linked below for the latest #quake information
This reflects data from the U.S. Geological Survey that is subject to change. Visit the USGS page linked below for the latest #quake information
M3.9 - 106 km WNW of Petrolia, CA
A magnitude 3.9 earthquake located 106 km WNW of Petrolia, CA was detected at 7/26/2025 11:50:26 PM PDT. This information is subject to change. Please visit the USGS event page for up-to-date details.
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July 27, 2025 at 6:54 AM
M3.9 #earthquake detected 106 km WNW of Petrolia, CA at 7/26/2025 11:50:26 PM PDT
This reflects data from the U.S. Geological Survey that is subject to change. Visit the USGS page linked below for the latest #quake information
This reflects data from the U.S. Geological Survey that is subject to change. Visit the USGS page linked below for the latest #quake information
M3.6 #earthquake detected 68 km WNW of Petrolia, CA at 3/18/2025 8:56:45 PM PDT
This reflects data from the U.S. Geological Survey that is subject to change. Visit the USGS page linked below for the latest #quake information
This reflects data from the U.S. Geological Survey that is subject to change. Visit the USGS page linked below for the latest #quake information
M3.6 - 68 km WNW of Petrolia, CA
A magnitude 3.6 earthquake located 68 km WNW of Petrolia, CA was detected at 3/18/2025 8:56:45 PM PDT. This information is subject to change. Please visit the USGS event page for up-to-date details.
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March 19, 2025 at 4:00 AM
M3.6 #earthquake detected 68 km WNW of Petrolia, CA at 3/18/2025 8:56:45 PM PDT
This reflects data from the U.S. Geological Survey that is subject to change. Visit the USGS page linked below for the latest #quake information
This reflects data from the U.S. Geological Survey that is subject to change. Visit the USGS page linked below for the latest #quake information
Petrolia (2005; Emily Richardson)
June 27, 2025 at 8:16 PM
Petrolia (2005; Emily Richardson)
Community refrigerator in Petrolia, Ont., wins $25K prize to fight food insecurity
Funds will help the volunteer-run organization provide over 6,000 meals in the Lambton County town
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Funds will help the volunteer-run organization provide over 6,000 meals in the Lambton County town
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Community refrigerator in Petrolia, Ont., wins $25K prize to fight food insecurity | CBC News
A volunteer-run group in rural southwestern Ontario that helps feed community members facing food insecurity, was awarded $25,000 in a Canada-wide competition. Organizers say that money will help them...
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May 3, 2026 at 12:29 PM
Community refrigerator in Petrolia, Ont., wins $25K prize to fight food insecurity
Funds will help the volunteer-run organization provide over 6,000 meals in the Lambton County town
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Funds will help the volunteer-run organization provide over 6,000 meals in the Lambton County town
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M3.8 #earthquake detected 39 km WNW of Petrolia, CA at 5/25/2025 2:56:35 AM PDT
This reflects data from the U.S. Geological Survey that is subject to change. Visit the USGS page linked below for the latest #quake information
This reflects data from the U.S. Geological Survey that is subject to change. Visit the USGS page linked below for the latest #quake information
M3.8 - 39 km WNW of Petrolia, CA
A magnitude 3.8 earthquake located 39 km WNW of Petrolia, CA was detected at 5/25/2025 2:56:35 AM PDT. This information is subject to change. Please visit the USGS event page for up-to-date details.
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May 25, 2025 at 10:00 AM
M3.8 #earthquake detected 39 km WNW of Petrolia, CA at 5/25/2025 2:56:35 AM PDT
This reflects data from the U.S. Geological Survey that is subject to change. Visit the USGS page linked below for the latest #quake information
This reflects data from the U.S. Geological Survey that is subject to change. Visit the USGS page linked below for the latest #quake information
An earthquake with a preliminary magnitude of 7.0 occurred off the Northern California coast. A tsunami warning has been issued.
7.0-magnitude earthquake rattles Northern California | CNN
A 7.0-magnitude earthquake struck off the coast of northern California Thursday morning, about 40 miles west of the community of Petrolia, the US Geological Survey said.
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December 5, 2024 at 7:20 PM
An earthquake with a preliminary magnitude of 7.0 occurred off the Northern California coast. A tsunami warning has been issued.
M3.6 #earthquake detected 69 km WNW of Petrolia, CA at 5/8/2025 9:53:35 PM PDT
This reflects data from the U.S. Geological Survey that is subject to change. Visit the USGS page linked below for the latest #quake information
This reflects data from the U.S. Geological Survey that is subject to change. Visit the USGS page linked below for the latest #quake information
M3.6 - 69 km WNW of Petrolia, CA
A magnitude 3.6 earthquake located 69 km WNW of Petrolia, CA was detected at 5/8/2025 9:53:35 PM PDT. This information is subject to change. Please visit the USGS event page for up-to-date details.
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May 9, 2025 at 4:58 AM
M3.6 #earthquake detected 69 km WNW of Petrolia, CA at 5/8/2025 9:53:35 PM PDT
This reflects data from the U.S. Geological Survey that is subject to change. Visit the USGS page linked below for the latest #quake information
This reflects data from the U.S. Geological Survey that is subject to change. Visit the USGS page linked below for the latest #quake information
M3.5 #earthquake detected 63 km WNW of Petrolia, CA at 4/16/2025 10:03:37 AM PDT
This reflects data from the U.S. Geological Survey that is subject to change. Visit the USGS page linked below for the latest #quake information
This reflects data from the U.S. Geological Survey that is subject to change. Visit the USGS page linked below for the latest #quake information
M3.5 - 63 km WNW of Petrolia, CA
A magnitude 3.5 earthquake located 63 km WNW of Petrolia, CA was detected at 4/16/2025 10:03:37 AM PDT. This information is subject to change. Please visit the USGS event page for up-to-date details.
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April 16, 2025 at 5:07 PM
M3.5 #earthquake detected 63 km WNW of Petrolia, CA at 4/16/2025 10:03:37 AM PDT
This reflects data from the U.S. Geological Survey that is subject to change. Visit the USGS page linked below for the latest #quake information
This reflects data from the U.S. Geological Survey that is subject to change. Visit the USGS page linked below for the latest #quake information
M3.7 #earthquake detected 26 km W of Petrolia, CA at 9/9/2026 6:24:47 PM PDT
This reflects data from the U.S. Geological Survey that is subject to change. Visit the USGS page linked below for the latest #quake information
This reflects data from the U.S. Geological Survey that is subject to change. Visit the USGS page linked below for the latest #quake information
M3.7 - 26 km W of Petrolia, CA
A magnitude 3.7 earthquake located 26 km W of Petrolia, CA was detected at 9/9/2026 6:24:47 PM PDT. This information is subject to change. Please visit the USGS event page for up-to-date details.
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September 10, 2026 at 1:27 AM
M3.7 #earthquake detected 26 km W of Petrolia, CA at 9/9/2026 6:24:47 PM PDT
This reflects data from the U.S. Geological Survey that is subject to change. Visit the USGS page linked below for the latest #quake information
This reflects data from the U.S. Geological Survey that is subject to change. Visit the USGS page linked below for the latest #quake information
M3.5 #earthquake detected 23 km W of Petrolia, CA at 4/30/2026 6:58:41 PM PDT
This reflects data from the U.S. Geological Survey that is subject to change. Visit the USGS page linked below for the latest #quake information
This reflects data from the U.S. Geological Survey that is subject to change. Visit the USGS page linked below for the latest #quake information
M3.5 - 23 km W of Petrolia, CA
A magnitude 3.5 earthquake located 23 km W of Petrolia, CA was detected at 4/30/2026 6:58:41 PM PDT. This information is subject to change. Please visit the USGS event page for up-to-date details.
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May 1, 2026 at 2:02 AM
M3.5 #earthquake detected 23 km W of Petrolia, CA at 4/30/2026 6:58:41 PM PDT
This reflects data from the U.S. Geological Survey that is subject to change. Visit the USGS page linked below for the latest #quake information
This reflects data from the U.S. Geological Survey that is subject to change. Visit the USGS page linked below for the latest #quake information
M3.6 #earthquake detected 27 km W of Petrolia, CA at 8/16/2025 9:55:00 AM PDT
This reflects data from the U.S. Geological Survey that is subject to change. Visit the USGS page linked below for the latest #quake information
This reflects data from the U.S. Geological Survey that is subject to change. Visit the USGS page linked below for the latest #quake information
M3.6 - 27 km W of Petrolia, CA
A magnitude 3.6 earthquake located 27 km W of Petrolia, CA was detected at 8/16/2025 9:55:00 AM PDT. This information is subject to change. Please visit the USGS event page for up-to-date details.
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August 16, 2025 at 4:58 PM
M3.6 #earthquake detected 27 km W of Petrolia, CA at 8/16/2025 9:55:00 AM PDT
This reflects data from the U.S. Geological Survey that is subject to change. Visit the USGS page linked below for the latest #quake information
This reflects data from the U.S. Geological Survey that is subject to change. Visit the USGS page linked below for the latest #quake information
M 7.0 #earthquake 63 km WNW of Petrolia, CA as displayed on my Raspberry Shake in #Edinburgh. USGS details: earthquake.usgs.gov/earthquakes/... Hope all are safe.
December 5, 2024 at 7:41 PM
M 7.0 #earthquake 63 km WNW of Petrolia, CA as displayed on my Raspberry Shake in #Edinburgh. USGS details: earthquake.usgs.gov/earthquakes/... Hope all are safe.
#EarthquakeReport for M 7.0 #Earthquake offshore of #Petrolia #California
UPDATES:
aftershock map
discussion about stress triggering: "what about Cascadia?"
report here: earthjay.com?p=12120
UPDATES:
aftershock map
discussion about stress triggering: "what about Cascadia?"
report here: earthjay.com?p=12120
December 8, 2024 at 9:11 AM
#EarthquakeReport for M 7.0 #Earthquake offshore of #Petrolia #California
UPDATES:
aftershock map
discussion about stress triggering: "what about Cascadia?"
report here: earthjay.com?p=12120
UPDATES:
aftershock map
discussion about stress triggering: "what about Cascadia?"
report here: earthjay.com?p=12120
Nothing like being in a teams meeting with the state geologist when you get an earthquake alert!
Expect the magnitude and location to change some as more data is analyzed.
M 6.6 - 63 km WNW of Petrolia, CA
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Expect the magnitude and location to change some as more data is analyzed.
M 6.6 - 63 km WNW of Petrolia, CA
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December 5, 2024 at 6:52 PM
Nothing like being in a teams meeting with the state geologist when you get an earthquake alert!
Expect the magnitude and location to change some as more data is analyzed.
M 6.6 - 63 km WNW of Petrolia, CA
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Expect the magnitude and location to change some as more data is analyzed.
M 6.6 - 63 km WNW of Petrolia, CA
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TRAFFIC: St. Clair Township Fire is at the scene of a collision at Petrolia Line and Plank Road. Motorists are asked to avoid the area.
September 29, 2026 at 12:15 PM
TRAFFIC: St. Clair Township Fire is at the scene of a collision at Petrolia Line and Plank Road. Motorists are asked to avoid the area.
#EarthquakeReport for M5.2 #Earthquake offshore of #Petrolia #northern #California
largest magnitude aftershock in M7.0 earthquake sequence
ongoing report earthjay.com?p=12120
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largest magnitude aftershock in M7.0 earthquake sequence
ongoing report earthjay.com?p=12120
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December 15, 2024 at 7:53 AM
#EarthquakeReport for M5.2 #Earthquake offshore of #Petrolia #northern #California
largest magnitude aftershock in M7.0 earthquake sequence
ongoing report earthjay.com?p=12120
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largest magnitude aftershock in M7.0 earthquake sequence
ongoing report earthjay.com?p=12120
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drove up to Petrolia because Alexander Cockburn made it sound interesting, not recently
February 19, 2026 at 5:00 PM
drove up to Petrolia because Alexander Cockburn made it sound interesting, not recently
Preliminary magnitude 6.6 earthquake about 40 miles west of Petrolia 12/5/2024
December 5, 2024 at 6:58 PM
Preliminary magnitude 6.6 earthquake about 40 miles west of Petrolia 12/5/2024