Earthquake 56 km W of Petrolia, CA (2.5 md) (2025-02-27 22:44:23 UTC)

1740696263

40.3137, -124.9465

0.47 KM

A 2.5 magnitude earthquake struck on 56 km W of Petrolia, CA, at 2025-02-27 22:44:23 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 56 km W 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 56 km W of Petrolia, CA (2.5 md) (2025-02-27 22:44:23 UTC)

Magnitudo (md)

2.5

Automatic
USGS

Summary

Intensity: 0
Tsunami: 0
ID: usgs_nc75140191

Nearest Places

Gorda Escarpment / 19.57 km
Bear Valley / 25.16 km
Mendocino Canyon / 29.28 km
Blunts Reef Coast Guard Station / 40.1 km
Blunts Reef Lightship (historical) / 40.69 km

Comment

Latest Earthquake

0.6

12 km SSE of Anza, CA
Time: 1740716002
Depth: 9.35 km
Source: USGS (Automatic)

4.3

OFF COAST OF CHIAPAS, MEXICO
Time: 1740715201
Depth: 9.70 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)

4.1

MINDANAO, PHILIPPINES
Time: 1740714931
Depth: 113.00 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)

4.1

Mindanao, Philippines
Time: 1740714931
Depth: 112.88 km
Source: BMKG (Automatic)

1.3

SLOVENIA
Time: 1740714823
Depth: 13.00 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)

Nearest Earthquake

2.5

OFFSHORE NORTHERN CALIFORNIA
Time: 1740696263
Depth: 0.50 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)

2.7

25 km W of Petrolia, CA
Time: 1740691620
Depth: 13.45 km
Source: USGS (Automatic)

2.7

OFFSHORE NORTHERN CALIFORNIA
Time: 1740691620
Depth: 13.40 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)

2.9

59 km WNW of Petrolia, CA
Time: 1740653082
Depth: 1.27 km
Source: USGS (Automatic)

2.9

OFFSHORE NORTHERN CALIFORNIA
Time: 1740653082
Depth: 1.30 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)