Earthquake OFFSHORE NORTHERN CALIFORNIA (3.8 ml) (2025-04-16 15:04:56 UTC)

1744815896

40.3690, -125.0088

3.00 KM

A 3.8 magnitude earthquake struck on OFFSHORE NORTHERN CALIFORNIA, at 2025-04-16 15:04:56 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
Moderate Earthquake

Action

Noticeable shaking, items may rattle, but typically little to no damage.

Suggestion

Indoors: Drop, Cover, and Hold On under a sturdy piece of furniture. Move away from windows or heavy objects that might fall. Outdoors: Move to an open area away from buildings, trees, and power lines.

Earthquake OFFSHORE NORTHERN CALIFORNIA (3.8 ml) (2025-04-16 15:04:56 UTC)

Magnitudo (ml)

3.8

Automatic
EMSC

Summary

Intensity: 0
Tsunami: 0
ID: emsc_20250416_0000150

Nearest Places

Gorda Escarpment / 13.38 km
Bear Valley / 25.33 km
Mendocino Canyon / 33.99 km
Eel Fan / 38.66 km
Blunts Reef Coast Guard Station / 43.67 km

Comment

Latest Earthquake

1.7

81 km ENE of Port Alsworth, Alaska
Time: 1745023216
Depth: 134.60 km
Source: USGS (Automatic)

1.7

8 km NE of Borrego Springs, CA
Time: 1745022851
Depth: 9.70 km
Source: USGS (Automatic)

1.3

6 km E of Santa Rosa, CA
Time: 1745022592
Depth: 9.05 km
Source: USGS (Automatic)

0.8

72 km WNW of Nikiski, Alaska
Time: 1745022327
Depth: 16.90 km
Source: USGS (Automatic)

1.4

5 km WNW of Cobb, CA
Time: 1745022257
Depth: 2.05 km
Source: USGS (Automatic)

Nearest Earthquake

2.3

46 km W of Petrolia, CA
Time: 1744920232
Depth: 8.19 km
Source: USGS (Automatic)

2.3

OFFSHORE NORTHERN CALIFORNIA
Time: 1744920232
Depth: 8.20 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)

1.9

12 km W of Petrolia, CA
Time: 1744891351
Depth: 11.09 km
Source: USGS (Automatic)

1.7

9 km WSW of Petrolia, CA
Time: 1744863461
Depth: 17.91 km
Source: USGS (Automatic)

3.5

63 km WNW of Petrolia, CA
Time: 1744823017
Depth: 2.78 km
Source: USGS (Automatic)