Earthquake 12 km W of Petrolia, CA (1.8 md) (2025-01-26 22:29:31 UTC)

1737930571

40.2970, -124.4225

10.52 KM

A 1.8 magnitude earthquake struck on 12 km W of Petrolia, CA, at 2025-01-26 22:29:31 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 12 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 12 km W of Petrolia, CA (1.8 md) (2025-01-26 22:29:31 UTC)

Magnitudo (md)

1.8

Automatic
USGS

Summary

Intensity: 0
Tsunami: 0
ID: usgs_nc75123581

Nearest Places

Mattole Canyon / 2.78 km
Christmas Rock / 4.82 km
Mattole Beach / 5.6 km
Mattole River / 5.84 km
Smith Gulch / 5.85 km

Comment

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Source: BMKG (Automatic)

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Source: BMKG (Automatic)

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Depth: 20.39 km
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Nearest Earthquake

OFFSHORE NORTHERN CALIFORNIA
Time: 1737994243
Depth: 4.10 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)

41 km W of Petrolia, CA
Time: 1737994243
Depth: 4.07 km
Source: USGS (Automatic)

21 km W of Petrolia, CA
Time: 1737989873
Depth: 10.33 km
Source: USGS (Automatic)

OFFSHORE NORTHERN CALIFORNIA
Time: 1737947828
Depth: 13.90 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)

20 km WNW of Petrolia, CA
Time: 1737947828
Depth: 13.91 km
Source: USGS (Automatic)