Earthquake 61 km WNW of Petrolia, CA (2.6 md) (2025-05-02 19:59:17 UTC)

1746215957

40.4050, -125.0025

4.39 KM

A 2.6 magnitude earthquake struck on 61 km WNW of Petrolia, CA, at 2025-05-02 19:59:17 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 61 km WNW 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 61 km WNW of Petrolia, CA (2.6 md) (2025-05-02 19:59:17 UTC)

Magnitudo (md)

2.6

Automatic
USGS

Summary

Intensity: 0
Tsunami: 0
ID: usgs_nc75175476

Nearest Places

Gorda Escarpment / 14.54 km
Bear Valley / 23.07 km
Mendocino Canyon / 33.74 km
Eel Fan / 35.63 km
Blunts Reef Coast Guard Station / 42.66 km

Comment

Latest Earthquake

8 km W of Nixon, Nevada
Time: 1746260793
Depth: 9.90 km
Source: USGS (Automatic)

CENTRAL PERU
Time: 1746260490
Depth: 12.00 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)

South of Java, Indonesia
Time: 1746260463
Depth: 19.12 km
Source: BMKG (Automatic)

SOUTH OF BALI, INDONESIA
Time: 1746260463
Depth: 19.00 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)

9 km W of Nixon, Nevada
Time: 1746260135
Depth: 10.70 km
Source: USGS (Automatic)

Nearest Earthquake

OFFSHORE NORTHERN CALIFORNIA
Time: 1746215957
Depth: 4.40 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)

18 km WSW of Ferndale, CA
Time: 1746104995
Depth: 14.12 km
Source: USGS (Automatic)

OFFSHORE NORTHERN CALIFORNIA
Time: 1745951866
Depth: 14.60 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)

51 km WNW of Petrolia, CA
Time: 1745951866
Depth: 14.60 km
Source: USGS (Automatic)

OFFSHORE NORTHERN CALIFORNIA
Time: 1745835858
Depth: 0.50 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)