Earthquake 43 km WNW of Petrolia, CA (2.9 md) (2024-12-16 07:24:58 UTC)

1734333898

40.3350, -124.7890

-0.09 KM

A 2.9 magnitude earthquake struck on 43 km WNW of Petrolia, CA, at 2024-12-16 07:24:58 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 43 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 43 km WNW of Petrolia, CA (2.9 md) (2024-12-16 07:24:58 UTC)

Magnitudo (md)

2.9

Automatic
USGS

Summary

Intensity: 0
Tsunami: 0
ID: usgs_nc75103851

Nearest Places

Mendocino Canyon / 15.73 km
Bear Valley / 16.82 km
Blunts Reef Coast Guard Station / 26.81 km
Blunts Reef Lightship (historical) / 27.53 km
Mendocino Canyon / 28.94 km

Comment

Latest Earthquake

1.1

9 km NW of The Geysers, CA
Time: 1734961199
Depth: 2.20 km
Source: USGS (Automatic)

4.2

Banda Sea
Time: 1734961032
Depth: 527.83 km
Source: BMKG (Automatic)

0.8

7 km NW of The Geysers, CA
Time: 1734960820
Depth: 1.68 km
Source: USGS (Automatic)

2.8

COQUIMBO, CHILE
Time: 1734959859
Depth: 32.80 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)

2.4

7 km SSW of Guánica, Puerto Rico
Time: 1734959830
Depth: 8.88 km
Source: USGS (Confirmed)

Nearest Earthquake

2.4

OFFSHORE NORTHERN CALIFORNIA
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

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