Earthquake 48 km WNW of Petrolia, CA (3.0 md) (2025-01-18 00:38:51 UTC)

1737160731

40.3840, -124.8518

18.53 KM

A 3.0 magnitude earthquake struck on 48 km WNW of Petrolia, CA, at 2025-01-18 00:38:51 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 48 km WNW 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 48 km WNW of Petrolia, CA (3.0 md) (2025-01-18 00:38:51 UTC)

Magnitudo (md)

3.0

Automatic
USGS

Summary

Intensity: 0
Tsunami: 0
ID: usgs_nc75118826

Nearest Places

Bear Valley / 14.01 km
Mendocino Canyon / 20.8 km
Gorda Escarpment / 26.74 km
Blunts Reef Coast Guard Station / 30.29 km
Blunts Reef Lightship (historical) / 30.67 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)

SOUTHERN PERU
Time: 1737166741
Depth: 233.10 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)

17 km WSW of Petrolia, CA
Time: 1737158415
Depth: 18.71 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)