Earthquake 17 km SSE of Petrolia, CA (2.8 md) (2025-03-31 07:40:15 UTC)

1743406815

40.2152, -124.1497

11.47 KM

A 2.8 magnitude earthquake struck on 17 km SSE of Petrolia, CA, at 2025-03-31 07:40:15 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 17 km SSE 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 17 km SSE of Petrolia, CA (2.8 md) (2025-03-31 07:40:15 UTC)

Magnitudo (md)

2.8

Automatic
USGS

Summary

Intensity: 0
Tsunami: 0
ID: usgs_nc75157992

Nearest Places

Bear Trap Ridge / 1.36 km
Woods Creek / 1.76 km
Bundle Prairie / 1.78 km
Honeydew Volunteer Fire Company / 2.2 km
West Fork Honeydew Creek / 2.46 km

Comment

Latest Earthquake

1.8

5 km E of Covelo, CA
Time: 1743572487
Depth: 8.90 km
Source: USGS (Automatic)

1.2

12 km SSE of Anza, CA
Time: 1743572241
Depth: 9.25 km
Source: USGS (Automatic)

0.7

6 km WSW of Anza, CA
Time: 1743571882
Depth: 4.10 km
Source: USGS (Automatic)

3.0

6 km SW of Falls City, Texas
Time: 1743571305
Depth: 5.00 km
Source: USGS (Confirmed)

3.0

SOUTHERN TEXAS
Time: 1743571305
Depth: 5.00 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)

Nearest Earthquake

1.8

5 km E of Covelo, CA
Time: 1743572487
Depth: 8.90 km
Source: USGS (Automatic)

3.3

61 km WNW of Petrolia, CA
Time: 1743554578
Depth: 3.55 km
Source: USGS (Automatic)

3.3

OFFSHORE NORTHERN CALIFORNIA
Time: 1743554578
Depth: 3.50 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)

1.7

5 km NNE of Laytonville, CA
Time: 1743541561
Depth: 2.47 km
Source: USGS (Automatic)

2.5

19 km NNW of Laytonville, CA
Time: 1743480085
Depth: 4.98 km
Source: USGS (Automatic)