Earthquake OFFSHORE NORTHERN CALIFORNIA (4.2 ml) (2024-12-05 21:47:11 UTC)

1733435231

40.3485, -124.9125

2.30 KM

A 4.2 magnitude earthquake struck on OFFSHORE NORTHERN CALIFORNIA, at 2024-12-05 21:47:11 UTC. Reviewed by EMSC seismologists, this minor quake occurred at a magnitude type of ml and was felt in surrounding areas. Stay updated on earthquake activity in OFFSHORE NORTHERN CALIFORNIA

Recommendation
Strong Earthquake

Action

Moderate shaking can cause damage to weak structures.

Suggestion

Indoors: Drop, Cover, and Hold On. Stay away from windows and heavy furniture. Outdoors: Move to an open space. If in a car: Pull over and stop in a safe area.

Earthquake OFFSHORE NORTHERN CALIFORNIA (4.2 ml) (2024-12-05 21:47:11 UTC)

Magnitudo (ml)

4.2

Automatic
EMSC

Summary

Intensity: 0
Tsunami: 0
ID: emsc_20241205_0000266

Nearest Places

Bear Valley / 20.35 km
Gorda Escarpment / 21.63 km
Mendocino Canyon / 25.9 km
Blunts Reef Coast Guard Station / 36.19 km
Blunts Reef Lightship (historical) / 36.68 km

Comment

Latest Earthquake

1.9

9 km N of Benton, California
Time: 1734972375
Depth: 1.40 km
Source: USGS (Automatic)

1.3

8 km NNW of The Geysers, CA
Time: 1734970978
Depth: 1.93 km
Source: USGS (Automatic)

3.0

ATACAMA, CHILE
Time: 1734970717
Depth: 32.90 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)

2.8

EASTERN TURKEY
Time: 1734970470
Depth: 7.00 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)

1.8

CENTRAL TURKEY
Time: 1734969964
Depth: 7.20 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)

Nearest Earthquake

2.4

OFFSHORE NORTHERN CALIFORNIA
Time: 1734908368
Depth: 10.20 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)

2.4

15 km WNW of Petrolia, CA
Time: 1734908368
Depth: 10.20 km
Source: USGS (Automatic)

3.0

32 km W of Petrolia, CA
Time: 1734907919
Depth: 16.14 km
Source: USGS (Automatic)

3.0

OFFSHORE NORTHERN CALIFORNIA
Time: 1734907909
Depth: 10.00 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)

2.6

OFFSHORE NORTHERN CALIFORNIA
Time: 1734839038
Depth: 4.50 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)