Earthquake OFFSHORE NORTHERN CALIFORNIA (2.9 md) (2024-12-18 12:49:55 UTC)

1734526195

40.3920, -124.8697

19.50 KM

A 2.9 magnitude earthquake struck on OFFSHORE NORTHERN CALIFORNIA, at 2024-12-18 12:49:55 UTC. Reviewed by EMSC seismologists, this minor quake occurred at a magnitude type of md and was felt in surrounding areas. Stay updated on earthquake activity in OFFSHORE NORTHERN CALIFORNIA

Recommendation
Light Earthquake

Action

Light shaking may be felt indoors.

Suggestion

Stay where you are; it's usually not necessary to take any drastic action. Keep an eye on your surroundings in case of further tremors.

Earthquake OFFSHORE NORTHERN CALIFORNIA (2.9 md) (2024-12-18 12:49:55 UTC)

Magnitudo (md)

2.9

Automatic
EMSC

Summary

Intensity: 0
Tsunami: 0
ID: emsc_20241218_0000128

Nearest Places

Bear Valley / 14.34 km
Mendocino Canyon / 22.4 km
Gorda Escarpment / 25.31 km
Blunts Reef Coast Guard Station / 31.64 km
Blunts Reef Lightship (historical) / 31.96 km

Comment

Latest Earthquake

32 km S of Goldfield, Nevada
Time: 1734951823
Depth: 3.90 km
Source: USGS (Automatic)

15 km N of Warner Springs, CA
Time: 1734951640
Depth: 6.17 km
Source: USGS (Automatic)

52 km ESE of Beatty, Nevada
Time: 1734951162
Depth: 8.90 km
Source: USGS (Automatic)

26 km NNE of Yerington, Nevada
Time: 1734951027
Depth: 2.50 km
Source: USGS (Automatic)

OFFSHORE EL SALVADOR
Time: 1734950028
Depth: 37.30 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)

Nearest Earthquake

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

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

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

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

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