Earthquake 20 km W of Petrolia, CA (2.0 md) (2024-12-20 03:09:37 UTC)

1734664177

40.3183, -124.5170

20.56 KM

A 2.0 magnitude earthquake struck on 20 km W of Petrolia, CA, at 2024-12-20 03:09:37 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 20 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 20 km W of Petrolia, CA (2.0 md) (2024-12-20 03:09:37 UTC)

Magnitudo (md)

2.0

Automatic
USGS

Summary

Intensity: 0
Tsunami: 0
ID: usgs_nc75105651

Nearest Places

Mattole Canyon / 6.89 km
Mendocino Canyon / 7.82 km
Mendocino Canyon / 9.26 km
Blunts Reef Coast Guard Station / 12.87 km
The Brothers / 12.91 km

Comment

Latest Earthquake

12 km NNW of Ocotillo, CA
Time: 1734962838
Depth: 9.81 km
Source: USGS (Automatic)

21 km NNE of Yerington, Nevada
Time: 1734962492
Depth: 0.90 km
Source: USGS (Automatic)

31 km S of Port Graham, Alaska
Time: 1734961865
Depth: 52.80 km
Source: USGS (Automatic)

STRAIT OF GIBRALTAR
Time: 1734961718
Depth: 28.30 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)

39 km SE of Pedro Bay, Alaska
Time: 1734961709
Depth: 116.00 km
Source: USGS (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)