Earthquake 8 km WSW of Petrolia, CA (2.5 md) (2025-02-16 16:16:51 UTC)

1739722611

40.2883, -124.3727

14.48 KM

A 2.5 magnitude earthquake struck on 8 km WSW of Petrolia, CA, at 2025-02-16 16:16:51 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 8 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 8 km WSW of Petrolia, CA (2.5 md) (2025-02-16 16:16:51 UTC)

Magnitudo (md)

2.5

Automatic
USGS

Summary

Intensity: 0
Tsunami: 0
ID: usgs_nc75134682

Nearest Places

Mattole Beach / 1.31 km
Christmas Rock / 1.66 km
Smith Gulch / 1.93 km
Strawberry Rock / 1.99 km
Collins Gulch / 2.16 km

Comment

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Depth: 9.00 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)

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Depth: 10.00 km
Source: BMKG (Automatic)

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Source: BMKG (Automatic)

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Depth: 74.19 km
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Nearest Earthquake

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Depth: 9.61 km
Source: USGS (Automatic)

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Depth: 17.64 km
Source: USGS (Automatic)

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Depth: 17.60 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)

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Depth: 26.00 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)

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Depth: 25.99 km
Source: USGS (Automatic)