Earthquake 6 km SW of Avenal, CA (1.8 md) (2025-02-12 21:53:53 UTC)

1739397233

35.9590, -120.1667

9.00 KM

A 1.8 magnitude earthquake struck on 6 km SW of Avenal, CA, at 2025-02-12 21:53:53 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 6 km SW of Avenal, 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 6 km SW of Avenal, CA (1.8 md) (2025-02-12 21:53:53 UTC)

Magnitudo (md)

1.8

Automatic
USGS

Summary

Intensity: 0
Tsunami: 0
ID: usgs_nc75132442

Nearest Places

Wade Baxter Spring / 0.89 km
Big Tar Canyon / 1.97 km
Boy Scout Camp / 2.65 km
Tar Peak / 2.88 km
Roundtop / 3.39 km

Comment

Latest Earthquake

44 km S of Manley Hot Springs, Alaska
Time: 1739418171
Depth: 2.00 km
Source: USGS (Automatic)

2 km NNW of The Geysers, CA
Time: 1739418131
Depth: 7.50 km
Source: USGS (Automatic)

44 km SSE of Manley Hot Springs, Alaska
Time: 1739418028
Depth: 17.60 km
Source: USGS (Automatic)

SULAWESI, INDONESIA
Time: 1739417900
Depth: 26.00 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)

Sulawesi, Indonesia
Time: 1739417900
Depth: 26.08 km
Source: BMKG (Automatic)

Nearest Earthquake

17 km NNW of Parkfield, CA
Time: 1739408287
Depth: 3.19 km
Source: USGS (Automatic)

24 km SSW of New Idria, CA
Time: 1739403815
Depth: 9.64 km
Source: USGS (Automatic)

5 km SSW of Avenal, CA
Time: 1739394191
Depth: 11.00 km
Source: USGS (Automatic)

18 km NNW of Parkfield, CA
Time: 1739251633
Depth: 3.80 km
Source: USGS (Automatic)

18 km NNW of Parkfield, CA
Time: 1739237747
Depth: 4.04 km
Source: USGS (Automatic)