Earthquake 8 km S of Petrolia, CA (1.4 md) (2025-01-18 16:44:02 UTC)

1737218642

40.2558, -124.2777

19.58 KM

A 1.4 magnitude earthquake struck on 8 km S of Petrolia, CA, at 2025-01-18 16:44:02 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 8 km S 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 8 km S of Petrolia, CA (1.4 md) (2025-01-18 16:44:02 UTC)

Magnitudo (md)

1.4

Automatic
USGS

Summary

Intensity: 0
Tsunami: 0
ID: usgs_nc75119211

Nearest Places

Comment

Latest Earthquake

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Depth: 8.88 km
Source: USGS (Automatic)

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Depth: 7.00 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)

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Source: USGS (Automatic)

Nearest Earthquake

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Time: 1737233798
Depth: 19.53 km
Source: USGS (Automatic)

OFFSHORE NORTHERN CALIFORNIA
Time: 1737233798
Depth: 19.50 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)

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Depth: 12.22 km
Source: USGS (Automatic)

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Depth: 5.07 km
Source: USGS (Automatic)

OFFSHORE NORTHERN CALIFORNIA
Time: 1737186641
Depth: 10.60 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)