Earthquake 9 km W of Petrolia, CA (1.7 md) (2024-12-06 12:16:08 UTC)

1733487368

40.3120, -124.3950

8.25 KM

A 1.7 magnitude earthquake struck on 9 km W of Petrolia, CA, at 2024-12-06 12:16:08 UTC. Reviewed by USGS seismologists, this minor quake occurred at a magnitude type of md and was felt in surrounding areas. Stay updated on earthquake activity in 9 km W of Petrolia, 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 9 km W of Petrolia, CA (1.7 md) (2024-12-06 12:16:08 UTC)

Magnitudo (md)

1.7

Automatic
USGS

Summary

Intensity: 0
Tsunami: 0
ID: usgs_nc75097586

Nearest Places

The Brothers / 3.37 km
Three Brothers / 3.47 km
Sea Lion Rock / 3.52 km
Mattole Point / 3.59 km
Mattole River / 3.64 km

Comment

Latest Earthquake

37 km S of Goldfield, Nevada
Time: 1734973936
Depth: 0.00 km
Source: USGS (Automatic)

PUERTO RICO
Time: 1734973427
Depth: 8.70 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)

9 km N of Benton, California
Time: 1734972375
Depth: 1.40 km
Source: USGS (Automatic)

CENTRAL TURKEY
Time: 1734972224
Depth: 6.80 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)

8 km NNW of The Geysers, CA
Time: 1734970978
Depth: 1.93 km
Source: USGS (Automatic)

Nearest Earthquake

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

OFFSHORE NORTHERN CALIFORNIA
Time: 1734908368
Depth: 10.20 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)

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

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

23 km W of Petrolia, CA
Time: 1734839038
Depth: 4.54 km
Source: USGS (Automatic)