Earthquake 20 km W of Petrolia, CA (2.9 md) (2025-03-09 12:37:40 UTC)

1741523860

40.2940, -124.5172

11.05 KM

A 2.9 magnitude earthquake struck on 20 km W of Petrolia, CA, at 2025-03-09 12:37:40 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 20 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 20 km W of Petrolia, CA (2.9 md) (2025-03-09 12:37:40 UTC)

Magnitudo (md)

2.9

Automatic
USGS

Summary

Intensity: 0
Tsunami: 0
ID: usgs_nc75145556

Nearest Places

Mattole Canyon / 5.82 km
Mendocino Canyon / 9.88 km
Mendocino Canyon / 10.99 km
Christmas Rock / 12.29 km
Conical Rock / 13.43 km

Comment

Latest Earthquake

GREATER LOS ANGELES AREA, CALIF.
Time: 1741550836
Depth: 12.20 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)

GREATER LOS ANGELES AREA, CALIF.
Time: 1741550600
Depth: 11.70 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)

11 km SW of Westlake Village, California
Time: 1741550600
Depth: 9.00 km
Source: USGS (Automatic)

11 km SW of Westlake Village, CA
Time: 1741550600
Depth: 11.73 km
Source: USGS (Automatic)

TURKEY-SYRIA BORDER REGION
Time: 1741550026
Depth: 6.60 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)

Nearest Earthquake

OFFSHORE NORTHERN CALIFORNIA
Time: 1741523860
Depth: 11.10 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)

54 km WNW of Petrolia, CA
Time: 1741491191
Depth: 5.60 km
Source: USGS (Automatic)

OFFSHORE NORTHERN CALIFORNIA
Time: 1741491191
Depth: 5.60 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)

9 km W of Rio Dell, CA
Time: 1741485590
Depth: 21.79 km
Source: USGS (Automatic)

16 km W of Petrolia, CA
Time: 1741320989
Depth: 18.54 km
Source: USGS (Automatic)