Earthquake 23 km W of Petrolia, CA (2.5 md) (2025-01-07 18:00:17 UTC)

1736272817

40.2923, -124.5560

18.10 KM

A 2.5 magnitude earthquake struck on 23 km W of Petrolia, CA, at 2025-01-07 18:00:17 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 23 km W 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 23 km W of Petrolia, CA (2.5 md) (2025-01-07 18:00:17 UTC)

Magnitudo (md)

2.5

Automatic
USGS

Summary

Intensity: 0
Tsunami: 0
ID: usgs_nc75114121

Nearest Places

Mattole Canyon / 9.05 km
Mendocino Canyon / 9.18 km
Mendocino Canyon / 12.21 km
Christmas Rock / 15.52 km
Blunts Reef Coast Guard Station / 16.38 km

Comment

Latest Earthquake

0.7

2 km NW of The Geysers, CA
Time: 1736351424
Depth: 0.96 km
Source: USGS (Automatic)

2.5

EL SALVADOR
Time: 1736350895
Depth: 4.00 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)

2.0

CENTRAL TURKEY
Time: 1736350564
Depth: 8.50 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)

1.1

13 km ENE of Ridgecrest, CA
Time: 1736350410
Depth: 6.28 km
Source: USGS (Automatic)

1.2

NORTHERN ITALY
Time: 1736350295
Depth: 0.00 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)

Nearest Earthquake

2.7

49 km WNW of Petrolia, CA
Time: 1736322576
Depth: -0.54 km
Source: USGS (Automatic)

2.7

OFFSHORE NORTHERN CALIFORNIA
Time: 1736322576
Depth: -0.50 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)

1.9

27 km W of Petrolia, CA
Time: 1736310913
Depth: 30.98 km
Source: USGS (Automatic)

2.5

20 km WSW of Petrolia, CA
Time: 1736307670
Depth: 16.91 km
Source: USGS (Automatic)

2.5

OFFSHORE NORTHERN CALIFORNIA
Time: 1736307670
Depth: 16.90 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)