Earthquake 18 km WSW of Petrolia, CA (2.5 md) (2025-01-23 18:51:01 UTC)

1737658261

40.2622, -124.4768

17.62 KM

A 2.5 magnitude earthquake struck on 18 km WSW of Petrolia, CA, at 2025-01-23 18:51:01 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 18 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 18 km WSW of Petrolia, CA (2.5 md) (2025-01-23 18:51:01 UTC)

Magnitudo (md)

2.5

Automatic
USGS

Summary

Intensity: 0
Tsunami: 0
ID: usgs_nc75121786

Nearest Places

Mattole Canyon / 3.27 km
Christmas Rock / 8.75 km
Gorda Rock / 9.33 km
Conical Rock / 9.51 km
Punta Gorda / 9.67 km

Comment

Latest Earthquake

4 km NNW of The Geysers, CA
Time: 1737670764
Depth: 3.19 km
Source: USGS (Automatic)

59 km S of Whites City, New Mexico
Time: 1737670288
Depth: 6.61 km
Source: USGS (Automatic)

8 km SSE of Idyllwild, CA
Time: 1737670249
Depth: 17.05 km
Source: USGS (Automatic)

7 km NW of The Geysers, CA
Time: 1737670220
Depth: 2.52 km
Source: USGS (Automatic)

OFFSHORE COQUIMBO, CHILE
Time: 1737669752
Depth: 63.00 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)

Nearest Earthquake

OFFSHORE NORTHERN CALIFORNIA
Time: 1737658261
Depth: 17.60 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)

OFFSHORE NORTHERN CALIFORNIA
Time: 1737633593
Depth: 11.60 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)

18 km W of Petrolia, CA
Time: 1737633593
Depth: 11.58 km
Source: USGS (Automatic)

21 km SE of Petrolia, CA
Time: 1737622431
Depth: -1.02 km
Source: USGS (Automatic)

NORTHERN CALIFORNIA
Time: 1737622428
Depth: 13.90 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)