Earthquake 10 km W of Petrolia, CA (1.7 md) (2025-01-12 15:59:32 UTC)

1736697572

40.3045, -124.3952

14.16 KM

A 1.7 magnitude earthquake struck on 10 km W of Petrolia, CA, at 2025-01-12 15:59:32 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 10 km W of Petrolia, 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 10 km W of Petrolia, CA (1.7 md) (2025-01-12 15:59:32 UTC)

Magnitudo (md)

1.7

Automatic
USGS

Summary

Intensity: 0
Tsunami: 0
ID: usgs_nc75116246

Nearest Places

Mattole River / 3.5 km
Mattole Point / 3.52 km
Sea Lion Rock / 3.56 km
Mattole Beach / 3.65 km
Christmas Rock / 3.86 km

Comment

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Nearest Earthquake

59 km WNW of Petrolia, CA
Time: 1736673145
Depth: 0.55 km
Source: USGS (Automatic)

OFFSHORE NORTHERN CALIFORNIA
Time: 1736673145
Depth: 0.60 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)

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Time: 1736616049
Depth: -0.44 km
Source: USGS (Automatic)

OFFSHORE NORTHERN CALIFORNIA
Time: 1736616049
Depth: -0.40 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)

OFFSHORE NORTHERN CALIFORNIA
Time: 1736597560
Depth: -0.10 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)