Earthquake 21 km N of Ridgecrest, CA (0.6 ml) (2025-05-02 09:04:36 UTC)

1746176676

35.8065, -117.6347

6.31 KM

A 0.6 magnitude earthquake struck on 21 km N of Ridgecrest, CA, at 2025-05-02 09:04:36 UTC. Reviewed by USGS seismologists, this minor quake occurred at a magnitude type of ml and was felt in surrounding areas. Stay updated on earthquake activity in 21 km N of Ridgecrest, CA

Recommendation
Minor Earthquake

Action

No need for significant action. These tremors are typically imperceptible or barely felt.

Suggestion

Remain calm and observe. These are often harmless and not a cause for concern.

Earthquake 21 km N of Ridgecrest, CA (0.6 ml) (2025-05-02 09:04:36 UTC)

Magnitudo (ml)

0.6

Automatic
USGS

Summary

Intensity: 0
Tsunami: 0
ID: usgs_ci41142744

Nearest Places

Paxton Ranch / 1.71 km
Deadman Canyon / 4.33 km
Burro Canyon / 5.54 km
Sterling Queen Mine / 5.91 km
Burro Canyon Test Facility / 6.06 km

Comment

Latest Earthquake

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Time: 1746216009
Depth: 0.95 km
Source: USGS (Automatic)

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Depth: 0.10 km
Source: USGS (Automatic)

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Source: USGS (Automatic)

OFFSHORE NORTHERN CALIFORNIA
Time: 1746215957
Depth: 4.40 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)

CENTRAL TURKEY
Time: 1746215696
Depth: 12.70 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)

Nearest Earthquake

16 km W of Johannesburg, CA
Time: 1746214411
Depth: 4.60 km
Source: USGS (Automatic)

12 km ENE of Ridgecrest, CA
Time: 1746183088
Depth: 6.08 km
Source: USGS (Automatic)

16 km W of Johannesburg, CA
Time: 1746154691
Depth: 6.49 km
Source: USGS (Automatic)

16 km WSW of Johannesburg, CA
Time: 1746140081
Depth: 7.61 km
Source: USGS (Automatic)

16 km W of Johannesburg, CA
Time: 1746138898
Depth: 7.66 km
Source: USGS (Automatic)