Earthquake 6 km of Avenal, CA (1.6 md) (2025-05-02 01:13:47 UTC)
A 1.6 magnitude earthquake struck on 6 km of Avenal, CA, at 2025-05-02 01:13:47 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 of Avenal, CA
Recommendation
Minor Earthquake
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.
Magnitudo (md)
1.6
Automatic
USGS
Summary
- Intensity: 0
- Tsunami: 0
- ID: usgs_nc75174936
Nearest Places
- El Prado / 0.67 km
- La Lomera / 1.19 km
- Elephant Hill / 1.39 km
- El Pitón / 1.73 km
- La Cañada Simada / 2.19 km
Comment
Latest Earthquake
4.0
MYANMAR
Time:
Depth: 10.00 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)
Time:
Depth: 10.00 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)
5.7
Solomon Islands
Time:
Depth: 77.11 km
Source: BMKG (Automatic)
Time:
Depth: 77.11 km
Source: BMKG (Automatic)
5.6
121 km SE of Panguna, Papua New Guinea
Time:
Depth: 65.04 km
Source: USGS (Confirmed)
Time:
Depth: 65.04 km
Source: USGS (Confirmed)
5.6
SOLOMON ISLANDS
Time:
Depth: 65.00 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)
Time:
Depth: 65.00 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)
1.3
EASTERN TURKEY
Time:
Depth: 8.30 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)
Time:
Depth: 8.30 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)
Nearest Earthquake
2.1
CENTRAL CALIFORNIA
Time:
Depth: 7.60 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)
Time:
Depth: 7.60 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)
2.1
10 km NE of San Simeon, CA
Time:
Depth: 7.61 km
Source: USGS (Automatic)
Time:
Depth: 7.61 km
Source: USGS (Automatic)
3.3
16 km SSE of Pinnacles, CA
Time:
Depth: 9.58 km
Source: USGS (Automatic)
Time:
Depth: 9.58 km
Source: USGS (Automatic)
3.3
CENTRAL CALIFORNIA
Time:
Depth: 9.60 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)
Time:
Depth: 9.60 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)
1.8
15 km SSE of Pinnacles, CA
Time:
Depth: 8.37 km
Source: USGS (Automatic)
Time:
Depth: 8.37 km
Source: USGS (Automatic)