Earthquake OFFSHORE NORTHERN CALIFORNIA (2.1 md) (2025-08-18 15:27:37 UTC)
A 2.1 magnitude earthquake struck on OFFSHORE NORTHERN CALIFORNIA, at 2025-08-18 15:27:37 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)
2.1
Automatic
EMSC
Summary
- Intensity: 0
- Tsunami: 0
- ID: emsc_20250818_0000489
Nearest Places
- Mattole Canyon / 1.38 km
- Christmas Rock / 6.88 km
- Mendocino Canyon / 7.89 km
- Mattole Beach / 7.94 km
- Smith Gulch / 7.99 km
Comment
Latest Earthquake
0.4
22 km N of Four Mile Road, Alaska
Time:
Depth: 14.90 km
Source: USGS (Automatic)
Time:
Depth: 14.90 km
Source: USGS (Automatic)
1.2
20 km NNE of Four Mile Road, Alaska
Time:
Depth: 8.50 km
Source: USGS (Automatic)
Time:
Depth: 8.50 km
Source: USGS (Automatic)
2.1
Sulawesi, Indonesia
Time:
Depth: 10.00 km
Source: BMKG (Automatic)
Time:
Depth: 10.00 km
Source: BMKG (Automatic)
1.3
16 km SSW of Searles Valley, CA
Time:
Depth: 7.71 km
Source: USGS (Automatic)
Time:
Depth: 7.71 km
Source: USGS (Automatic)
3.1
LUZON, PHILIPPINES
Time:
Depth: 10.00 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)
Time:
Depth: 10.00 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)
Nearest Earthquake
2.1
14 km W of Petrolia, CA
Time:
Depth: 12.23 km
Source: USGS (Automatic)
Time:
Depth: 12.23 km
Source: USGS (Automatic)
2.3
45 km W of Petrolia, CA
Time:
Depth: 17.90 km
Source: USGS (Automatic)
Time:
Depth: 17.90 km
Source: USGS (Automatic)
2.3
OFFSHORE NORTHERN CALIFORNIA
Time:
Depth: 17.90 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)
Time:
Depth: 17.90 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)
1.9
36 km W of Hayfork, CA
Time:
Depth: 30.59 km
Source: USGS (Automatic)
Time:
Depth: 30.59 km
Source: USGS (Automatic)