Earthquake 49 km W of Petrolia, CA (3.1 md) (2025-01-03 16:56:35 UTC)
A 3.1 magnitude earthquake struck on 49 km W of Petrolia, CA, at 2025-01-03 16:56:35 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 49 km W of Petrolia, CA
Recommendation
Moderate Earthquake
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.
Magnitudo (md)
3.1
Automatic
USGS
Summary
- Intensity: 0
- Tsunami: 0
- ID: usgs_nc75112496
Nearest Places
- Mendocino Canyon / 23.35 km
- Bear Valley / 23.36 km
- Gorda Escarpment / 26.75 km
- Blunts Reef Coast Guard Station / 34.75 km
- Mattole Canyon / 35.33 km
Comment
Latest Earthquake
1.3
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Depth: 2.28 km
Source: USGS (Automatic)
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Depth: 2.28 km
Source: USGS (Automatic)
2.2
CENTRAL TURKEY
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Depth: 5.00 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)
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Depth: 5.00 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)
2.6
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Depth: 114.90 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)
Time:
Depth: 114.90 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)
2.1
WESTERN TURKEY
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Depth: 8.10 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)
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Depth: 8.10 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)
2.1
3 km NE of Skwentna, Alaska
Time:
Depth: 81.00 km
Source: USGS (Automatic)
Time:
Depth: 81.00 km
Source: USGS (Automatic)
Nearest Earthquake
2.4
33 km WNW of Petrolia, CA
Time:
Depth: 21.57 km
Source: USGS (Automatic)
Time:
Depth: 21.57 km
Source: USGS (Automatic)
2.4
OFFSHORE NORTHERN CALIFORNIA
Time:
Depth: 21.60 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)
Time:
Depth: 21.60 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)
2.2
10 km W of Petrolia, CA
Time:
Depth: 7.00 km
Source: USGS (Automatic)
Time:
Depth: 7.00 km
Source: USGS (Automatic)
2.2
OFFSHORE NORTHERN CALIFORNIA
Time:
Depth: 7.00 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)
Time:
Depth: 7.00 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)
2.8
44 km WNW of Petrolia, CA
Time:
Depth: 9.95 km
Source: USGS (Automatic)
Time:
Depth: 9.95 km
Source: USGS (Automatic)