Earthquake 17 km WSW of Petrolia, CA (2.9 md) (2025-01-18 00:00:15 UTC)

1737158415

40.2397, -124.4500

18.71 KM

A 2.9 magnitude earthquake struck on 17 km WSW of Petrolia, CA, at 2025-01-18 00:00:15 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 17 km WSW 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 17 km WSW of Petrolia, CA (2.9 md) (2025-01-18 00:00:15 UTC)

Magnitudo (md)

2.9

Automatic
USGS

Summary

Intensity: 0
Tsunami: 0
ID: usgs_nc75118801

Nearest Places

Mattole Canyon / 4.86 km
Gorda Rock / 7.03 km
Christmas Rock / 7.41 km
Conical Rock / 7.62 km
Punta Gorda / 7.78 km

Comment

Latest Earthquake

13 km SSW of Searles Valley, CA
Time: 1737168029
Depth: 6.36 km
Source: USGS (Automatic)

5 km ENE of Brea, CA
Time: 1737167730
Depth: 12.82 km
Source: USGS (Automatic)

21 km N of Sterling, Alaska
Time: 1737167429
Depth: 47.90 km
Source: USGS (Automatic)

8 km ENE of Coso Junction, CA
Time: 1737167359
Depth: 1.19 km
Source: USGS (Automatic)

OFFSHORE COQUIMBO, CHILE
Time: 1737167297
Depth: 38.20 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)

Nearest Earthquake

23 km W of Petrolia, CA
Time: 1737163783
Depth: 16.32 km
Source: USGS (Automatic)

OFFSHORE NORTHERN CALIFORNIA
Time: 1737160731
Depth: 18.50 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)

48 km WNW of Petrolia, CA
Time: 1737160731
Depth: 18.53 km
Source: USGS (Automatic)

OFFSHORE NORTHERN CALIFORNIA
Time: 1737158415
Depth: 18.70 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)

11 km of Shelter Cove, CA
Time: 1737158246
Depth: 6.56 km
Source: USGS (Automatic)