Earthquake 46 km W of Petrolia, CA (1.7 md) (2025-01-16 12:41:23 UTC)

1737031283

40.3073, -124.8240

5.61 KM

A 1.7 magnitude earthquake struck on 46 km W of Petrolia, CA, at 2025-01-16 12:41:23 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 46 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 46 km W of Petrolia, CA (1.7 md) (2025-01-16 12:41:23 UTC)

Magnitudo (md)

1.7

Automatic
USGS

Summary

Intensity: 0
Tsunami: 0
ID: usgs_nc75117981

Nearest Places

Mendocino Canyon / 19.42 km
Bear Valley / 20.55 km
Gorda Escarpment / 29.78 km
Blunts Reef Coast Guard Station / 30.82 km
Blunts Reef Lightship (historical) / 31.6 km

Comment

Latest Earthquake

1.1

NORTHERN ITALY
Time: 1737046851
Depth: 0.00 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)

1.1

2 km NW of The Geysers, CA
Time: 1737046764
Depth: 1.22 km
Source: USGS (Automatic)

3.2

AEGEAN SEA
Time: 1737046281
Depth: 10.00 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)

1.3

17 km WSW of Willow, Alaska
Time: 1737045758
Depth: 30.90 km
Source: USGS (Automatic)

2.2

21 km NW of Alder Springs, CA
Time: 1737045309
Depth: -1.11 km
Source: USGS (Automatic)

Nearest Earthquake

3.2

55 km WNW of Petrolia, CA
Time: 1737043063
Depth: 0.63 km
Source: USGS (Automatic)

3.2

OFFSHORE NORTHERN CALIFORNIA
Time: 1737043063
Depth: 0.60 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)

2.4

OFFSHORE NORTHERN CALIFORNIA
Time: 1737027756
Depth: 5.70 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)

2.4

64 km WNW of Petrolia, CA
Time: 1737027756
Depth: 5.73 km
Source: USGS (Automatic)

2.5

26 km W of Petrolia, CA
Time: 1737014770
Depth: 24.75 km
Source: USGS (Automatic)