Earthquake 24 km W of Petrolia, CA (2.6 md) (2025-05-09 17:49:15 UTC)

1746812955

40.3030, -124.5637

20.34 KM

A 2.6 magnitude earthquake struck on 24 km W of Petrolia, CA, at 2025-05-09 17:49:15 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 24 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 24 km W of Petrolia, CA (2.6 md) (2025-05-09 17:49:15 UTC)

Magnitudo (md)

2.6

Automatic
USGS

Summary

Intensity: 0
Tsunami: 0
ID: usgs_nc75178996

Nearest Places

Mendocino Canyon / 7.82 km
Mattole Canyon / 9.89 km
Mendocino Canyon / 11.96 km
Blunts Reef Coast Guard Station / 15.46 km
Christmas Rock / 16.36 km

Comment

Latest Earthquake

1.0

5 km WNW of Cobb, CA
Time: 1746843171
Depth: 1.80 km
Source: USGS (Automatic)

4.1

SALTA, ARGENTINA
Time: 1746843101
Depth: 230.70 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)

2.2

3 km NE of Rincón, Puerto Rico
Time: 1746842836
Depth: 21.05 km
Source: USGS (Confirmed)

2.2

PUERTO RICO
Time: 1746842836
Depth: 21.10 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)

2.6

EASTERN TURKEY
Time: 1746842502
Depth: 7.60 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)

Nearest Earthquake

2.4

OFFSHORE NORTHERN CALIFORNIA
Time: 1746812946
Depth: 19.80 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)

1.9

28 km WNW of Petrolia, CA
Time: 1746770963
Depth: 20.43 km
Source: USGS (Automatic)

3.6

69 km WNW of Petrolia, CA
Time: 1746766415
Depth: -0.22 km
Source: USGS (Confirmed)

3.6

OFFSHORE NORTHERN CALIFORNIA
Time: 1746766415
Depth: -0.20 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)

2.4

53 km WNW of Petrolia, CA
Time: 1746745026
Depth: 19.25 km
Source: USGS (Automatic)