Earthquake 28 km SW of Scotia, California (4.0 mw) (2024-10-24 06:18:16 UTC)

1729750696

40.2749, -124.2972

9.00 KM

A 4.0 magnitude earthquake struck on 28 km SW of Scotia, California, at 2024-10-24 06:18:16 UTC. Reviewed by USGS seismologists, this minor quake occurred at a magnitude type of mw and was felt in surrounding areas. Stay updated on earthquake activity in 28 km SW of Scotia, California

Recommendation
Strong Earthquake

Action

Moderate shaking can cause damage to weak structures.

Suggestion

Indoors: Drop, Cover, and Hold On. Stay away from windows and heavy furniture. Outdoors: Move to an open space. If in a car: Pull over and stop in a safe area.

Earthquake 28 km SW of Scotia, California (4.0 mw) (2024-10-24 06:18:16 UTC)

Magnitudo (mw)

4.0

Automatic
USGS

Summary

Intensity: 0
Tsunami: 0
ID: usgs_ew1729750700

Nearest Places

Uncle Tommy / 1.04 km
Prosper Ridge / 1.34 km
Prosper Ridge Volunteer Fire Department / 2.19 km
Mill Creek / 2.68 km
Johnny Jack Ridge / 2.72 km

Comment

Latest Earthquake

3.3

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Time: 1737638070
Depth: 10.00 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)

3.2

PAPUA, INDONESIA
Time: 1737637609
Depth: 11.00 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)

3.2

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Time: 1737637609
Depth: 11.11 km
Source: BMKG (Automatic)

1.5

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Time: 1737637260
Depth: 4.51 km
Source: USGS (Automatic)

0.4

3 km N of Aguanga, CA
Time: 1737636969
Depth: 14.66 km
Source: USGS (Automatic)

Nearest Earthquake

2.1

18 km W of Petrolia, CA
Time: 1737633593
Depth: 11.58 km
Source: USGS (Automatic)

2.1

OFFSHORE NORTHERN CALIFORNIA
Time: 1737633593
Depth: 11.60 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)

2.5

21 km SE of Petrolia, CA
Time: 1737622431
Depth: -1.02 km
Source: USGS (Automatic)

2.8

NORTHERN CALIFORNIA
Time: 1737622428
Depth: 13.90 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)

1.9

78 km W of Petrolia, CA
Time: 1737475104
Depth: 5.34 km
Source: USGS (Automatic)