Earthquake 53 km WNW of Petrolia, CA (4.2 ml) (2024-12-05 21:47:11 UTC)

1733435231

40.3485, -124.9125

2.34 KM

A 4.2 magnitude earthquake struck on 53 km WNW of Petrolia, CA, at 2024-12-05 21:47:11 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 53 km WNW of Petrolia, CA

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 53 km WNW of Petrolia, CA (4.2 ml) (2024-12-05 21:47:11 UTC)

Magnitudo (ml)

4.2

Automatic
USGS

Summary

Intensity: 0
Tsunami: 0
ID: usgs_nc75096436

Nearest Places

Bear Valley / 20.35 km
Gorda Escarpment / 21.63 km
Mendocino Canyon / 25.9 km
Blunts Reef Coast Guard Station / 36.19 km
Blunts Reef Lightship (historical) / 36.68 km

Comment

Latest Earthquake

1.9

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Time: 1734972375
Depth: 1.40 km
Source: USGS (Automatic)

1.3

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Time: 1734970978
Depth: 1.93 km
Source: USGS (Automatic)

3.0

ATACAMA, CHILE
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Depth: 32.90 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)

2.8

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Time: 1734970470
Depth: 7.00 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)

1.8

CENTRAL TURKEY
Time: 1734969964
Depth: 7.20 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)

Nearest Earthquake

2.4

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Time: 1734908368
Depth: 10.20 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)

2.4

15 km WNW of Petrolia, CA
Time: 1734908368
Depth: 10.20 km
Source: USGS (Automatic)

3.0

32 km W of Petrolia, CA
Time: 1734907919
Depth: 16.14 km
Source: USGS (Automatic)

3.0

OFFSHORE NORTHERN CALIFORNIA
Time: 1734907909
Depth: 10.00 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)

2.6

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Time: 1734839038
Depth: 4.50 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)