Earthquake 17 km SW of Scotia, California (6.0 mw) (2024-12-05 18:44:29 UTC)

1733424269

40.3562, -124.2249

9.00 KM

A 6.0 magnitude earthquake struck on 17 km SW of Scotia, California, at 2024-12-05 18:44:29 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 17 km SW of Scotia, California

Recommendation
Major Earthquake

Action

Violent shaking with widespread damage possible.

Suggestion

Indoors: Drop, Cover, and Hold On. After the initial shock, carefully evacuate the building. Outdoors: Stay in an open area. Expect aftershocks and potential hazards.

Earthquake 17 km SW of Scotia, California (6.0 mw) (2024-12-05 18:44:29 UTC)

Magnitudo (mw)

6.0

Automatic
USGS

Summary

Intensity: 0
Tsunami: 0
ID: usgs_ew1733424270

Nearest Places

Taylor Peak / 2.38 km
East Branch North Fork Mattole River / 2.39 km
Buckeye Mountain / 2.8 km
Apple Tree Ridge / 2.97 km
Cow Pasture Opening / 3.07 km

Comment

Latest Earthquake

2.2

GREECE
Time: 1737652741
Depth: 5.00 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)

0.9

7 km NNW of The Geysers, CA
Time: 1737652677
Depth: 2.66 km
Source: USGS (Automatic)

1.5

12 km NE of Thousand Palms, CA
Time: 1737652350
Depth: 4.49 km
Source: USGS (Automatic)

1.1

53 km WNW of Nikiski, Alaska
Time: 1737652179
Depth: 20.00 km
Source: USGS (Automatic)

4.1

TAIWAN
Time: 1737651618
Depth: 16.80 km
Source: EMSC (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)