Earthquake 46 km WNW of Petrolia, CA (2.9 md) (2024-12-16 15:01:47 UTC)

1734361307

40.3737, -124.8252

15.39 KM

A 2.9 magnitude earthquake struck on 46 km WNW of Petrolia, CA, at 2024-12-16 15:01:47 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 46 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 46 km WNW of Petrolia, CA (2.9 md) (2024-12-16 15:01:47 UTC)

Magnitudo (md)

2.9

Automatic
USGS

Summary

Intensity: 0
Tsunami: 0
ID: usgs_nc75103981

Nearest Places

Bear Valley / 13.75 km
Mendocino Canyon / 18.46 km
Blunts Reef Coast Guard Station / 28.32 km
Blunts Reef Lightship (historical) / 28.78 km
Gorda Escarpment / 28.94 km

Comment

Latest Earthquake

40 km S of Goldfield, Nevada
Time: 1734959158
Depth: 0.10 km
Source: USGS (Automatic)

44 km S of Goldfield, Nevada
Time: 1734958546
Depth: 5.50 km
Source: USGS (Automatic)

16 km NNE of Yerington, Nevada
Time: 1734958462
Depth: 9.80 km
Source: USGS (Automatic)

41 km NW of Beatty, Nevada
Time: 1734957980
Depth: 3.20 km
Source: USGS (Automatic)

ISLAND OF HAWAII, HAWAII
Time: 1734957973
Depth: 0.10 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)

Nearest Earthquake

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

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

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