Earthquake 71 km WNW of Petrolia, CA (2.9 md) (2024-12-20 14:31:28 UTC)

1734705088

40.3833, -125.1248

-0.24 KM

A 2.9 magnitude earthquake struck on 71 km WNW of Petrolia, CA, at 2024-12-20 14:31:28 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 71 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 71 km WNW of Petrolia, CA (2.9 md) (2024-12-20 14:31:28 UTC)

Magnitudo (md)

2.9

Automatic
USGS

Summary

Intensity: 0
Tsunami: 0
ID: usgs_nc75105836

Nearest Places

Gorda Escarpment / 4 km
Eel Fan / 33 km
Bear Valley / 33.62 km
Mendocino Canyon / 43.86 km
Blunts Reef Coast Guard Station / 53.19 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

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)

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