Earthquake 62 km W of Petrolia, CA (3.4 ml) (2024-12-24 00:20:58 UTC)

1734999658

40.2998, -125.0182

2.90 KM

A 3.4 magnitude earthquake struck on 62 km W of Petrolia, CA, at 2024-12-24 00:20:58 UTC. Reviewed by USGS seismologists, this minor quake occurred at a magnitude type of ml and was felt in surrounding areas. Stay updated on earthquake activity in 62 km W of Petrolia, CA

Recommendation
Moderate Earthquake

Action

Noticeable shaking, items may rattle, but typically little to no damage.

Suggestion

Indoors: Drop, Cover, and Hold On under a sturdy piece of furniture. Move away from windows or heavy objects that might fall. Outdoors: Move to an open area away from buildings, trees, and power lines.

Earthquake 62 km W of Petrolia, CA (3.4 ml) (2024-12-24 00:20:58 UTC)

Magnitudo (ml)

3.4

Automatic
USGS

Summary

Intensity: 0
Tsunami: 0
ID: usgs_nc75107171

Nearest Places

Gorda Escarpment / 14.62 km
Bear Valley / 30.53 km
Mendocino Canyon / 35.54 km
Eel Fan / 45.03 km
Blunts Reef Coast Guard Station / 46.34 km

Comment

Latest Earthquake

1.0

13 km SW of Searles Valley, CA
Time: 1735042482
Depth: 5.84 km
Source: USGS (Automatic)

1.6

23 km SW of Ocotillo Wells, CA
Time: 1735042056
Depth: 6.88 km
Source: USGS (Automatic)

2.0

52 km WNW of Happy Valley, Alaska
Time: 1735041685
Depth: 99.20 km
Source: USGS (Automatic)

1.9

35 km NNE of Valdez, Alaska
Time: 1735041550
Depth: 29.60 km
Source: USGS (Automatic)

1.0

13 km ENE of Ridgecrest, CA
Time: 1735040944
Depth: 6.22 km
Source: USGS (Automatic)

Nearest Earthquake

2.7

OFFSHORE NORTHERN CALIFORNIA
Time: 1735035592
Depth: 6.00 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)

2.7

41 km W of Petrolia, CA
Time: 1735035592
Depth: 6.01 km
Source: USGS (Automatic)

3.5

55 km WNW of Petrolia, CA
Time: 1735013080
Depth: 17.07 km
Source: USGS (Automatic)

3.5

OFFSHORE NORTHERN CALIFORNIA
Time: 1735013080
Depth: 17.10 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)

4.3

161 km WSW of Ferndale, California
Time: 1735013065
Depth: 8.00 km
Source: USGS (Automatic)