Earthquake OFFSHORE NORTHERN CALIFORNIA (2.3 md) (2025-08-18 11:24:12 UTC)
A 2.3 magnitude earthquake struck on OFFSHORE NORTHERN CALIFORNIA, at 2025-08-18 11:24:12 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
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.
Magnitudo (md)
2.3
Automatic
EMSC
Summary
- Intensity: 0
- Tsunami: 0
- ID: emsc_20250818_0000338
Nearest Places
- Mendocino Canyon / 21.09 km
- Bear Valley / 26.01 km
- Mattole Canyon / 30.65 km
- Gorda Escarpment / 32.81 km
- Mendocino Canyon / 32.94 km
Comment
Latest Earthquake
2.3
WESTERN TURKEY
Time:
Depth: 11.10 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)
Time:
Depth: 11.10 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)
3.2
OFFSHORE EL SALVADOR
Time:
Depth: 27.00 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)
Time:
Depth: 27.00 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)
1.6
WESTERN TURKEY
Time:
Depth: 6.50 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)
Time:
Depth: 6.50 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)
2.7
WESTERN TURKEY
Time:
Depth: 9.80 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)
Time:
Depth: 9.80 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)
4.2
CRETE, GREECE
Time:
Depth: 10.00 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)
Time:
Depth: 10.00 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)
Nearest Earthquake
2.3
45 km W of Petrolia, CA
Time:
Depth: 17.90 km
Source: USGS (Automatic)
Time:
Depth: 17.90 km
Source: USGS (Automatic)