Earthquake 5 km ENE of New Idria, CA (1.6 md) (2024-12-20 15:56:58 UTC)

1734710218

36.4393, -120.6210

12.36 KM

A 1.6 magnitude earthquake struck on 5 km ENE of New Idria, CA, at 2024-12-20 15:56:58 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 5 km ENE of New Idria, 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 5 km ENE of New Idria, CA (1.6 md) (2024-12-20 15:56:58 UTC)

Magnitudo (md)

1.6

Automatic
USGS

Summary

Intensity: 0
Tsunami: 0
ID: usgs_nc75105861

Nearest Places

Jones Ranch / 2.37 km
San Carlos Bolsa / 2.96 km
East Fork San Carlos Creek / 3.38 km
Borreguero Spring / 4.06 km
Ciervo Mountain / 4.85 km

Comment

Latest Earthquake

1.6

40 km S of Goldfield, Nevada
Time: 1734976269
Depth: 4.00 km
Source: USGS (Automatic)

3.0

DOMINICAN REPUBLIC REGION
Time: 1734976151
Depth: 24.50 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)

3.3

SAN JUAN, ARGENTINA
Time: 1734975450
Depth: 99.00 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)

2.4

CENTRAL ITALY
Time: 1734975042
Depth: 10.30 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)

3.6

Sulawesi, Indonesia
Time: 1734974630
Depth: 10.00 km
Source: BMKG (Automatic)

Nearest Earthquake

2.0

11 km NNW of Pinnacles, CA
Time: 1734965983
Depth: 6.34 km
Source: USGS (Automatic)

2.0

CENTRAL CALIFORNIA
Time: 1734965983
Depth: 6.30 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)

0.9

13 km NNW of Parkfield, CA
Time: 1734940182
Depth: 2.77 km
Source: USGS (Automatic)

3.1

CENTRAL CALIFORNIA
Time: 1734880893
Depth: 6.40 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)

3.1

12 km NW of Pinnacles, CA
Time: 1734880893
Depth: 6.44 km
Source: USGS (Automatic)