Earthquake 6 km E of Coalinga, CA (1.7 md) (2025-05-15 02:17:40 UTC)

1747275460

36.1497, -120.2977

12.61 KM

A 1.7 magnitude earthquake struck on 6 km E of Coalinga, CA, at 2025-05-15 02:17:40 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 6 km E of Coalinga, CA

Recommendation
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.

Earthquake 6 km E of Coalinga, CA (1.7 md) (2025-05-15 02:17:40 UTC)

Magnitudo (md)

1.7

Automatic
USGS

Summary

Intensity: 0
Tsunami: 0
ID: usgs_nc75182197

Nearest Places

New Coalinga Municipal Airport / 1.28 km
Ora / 2.6 km
Jacalitos Creek / 3.05 km
KKFO-AM (Coalinga) / 3.66 km
KNGS-FM (Coalinga) / 3.66 km

Comment

Latest Earthquake

0.7

3 km ESE of The Geysers, CA
Time: 1747291954
Depth: 1.09 km
Source: USGS (Automatic)

2.6

CENTRAL TURKEY
Time: 1747291677
Depth: 4.80 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)

1.1

13 km SW of Searles Valley, CA
Time: 1747291513
Depth: 4.77 km
Source: USGS (Automatic)

2.7

NICARAGUA
Time: 1747291506
Depth: 87.00 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)

1.2

CENTRAL TURKEY
Time: 1747291141
Depth: 10.70 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)

Nearest Earthquake

0.4

11 km NNW of Parkfield, CA
Time: 1747280181
Depth: 2.75 km
Source: USGS (Automatic)

1.3

4 km NNW of Pinnacles, CA
Time: 1747278948
Depth: 2.98 km
Source: USGS (Automatic)

0.6

9 km NW of Parkfield, CA
Time: 1747267644
Depth: 5.11 km
Source: USGS (Automatic)

2.8

10 km ESE of Coalinga, CA
Time: 1747266317
Depth: 10.47 km
Source: USGS (Automatic)

2.8

CENTRAL CALIFORNIA
Time: 1747266317
Depth: 10.50 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)