Earthquake 55 km WNW of Petrolia, CA (2.8 md) (2024-12-07 20:59:40 UTC)

1733605180

40.3748, -124.9295

6.18 KM

A 2.8 magnitude earthquake struck on 55 km WNW of Petrolia, CA, at 2024-12-07 20:59:40 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 55 km WNW of Petrolia, CA

Recommendation
Light Earthquake

Action

Light shaking may be felt indoors.

Suggestion

Stay where you are; it's usually not necessary to take any drastic action. Keep an eye on your surroundings in case of further tremors.

Earthquake 55 km WNW of Petrolia, CA (2.8 md) (2024-12-07 20:59:40 UTC)

Magnitudo (md)

2.8

Automatic
USGS

Summary

Intensity: 0
Tsunami: 0
ID: usgs_nc75099051

Nearest Places

Bear Valley / 19.4 km
Gorda Escarpment / 20.11 km
Mendocino Canyon / 27.29 km
Blunts Reef Coast Guard Station / 36.94 km
Blunts Reef Lightship (historical) / 37.31 km

Comment

Latest Earthquake

1.9

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

1.3

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

3.0

ATACAMA, CHILE
Time: 1734970717
Depth: 32.90 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)

2.8

EASTERN TURKEY
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

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

2.4

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

OFFSHORE NORTHERN CALIFORNIA
Time: 1734839038
Depth: 4.50 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)