Earthquake 14 km WNW of Petrolia, CA (2.3 md) (2025-05-15 03:26:04 UTC)

1747279564

40.3398, -124.4433

20.64 KM

A 2.3 magnitude earthquake struck on 14 km WNW of Petrolia, CA, at 2025-05-15 03:26:04 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 14 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 14 km WNW of Petrolia, CA (2.3 md) (2025-05-15 03:26:04 UTC)

Magnitudo (md)

2.3

Automatic
USGS

Summary

Intensity: 0
Tsunami: 0
ID: usgs_nc75182227

Nearest Places

Mendocino Canyon / 3.04 km
Mattole Canyon / 6.31 km
Mussel Rock / 6.5 km
The Brothers / 6.61 km
McNutt Gulch / 7.03 km

Comment

Latest Earthquake

17 km SSW of Searles Valley, CA
Time: 1747297352
Depth: 7.94 km
Source: USGS (Automatic)

NEAR COAST OF NICARAGUA
Time: 1747296975
Depth: 42.00 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)

7 km NW of The Geysers, CA
Time: 1747296901
Depth: 1.42 km
Source: USGS (Automatic)

60 km S of Whites City, New Mexico
Time: 1747296803
Depth: 6.65 km
Source: USGS (Automatic)

9 km S of Ackerly, Texas
Time: 1747296657
Depth: 4.15 km
Source: USGS (Automatic)

Nearest Earthquake

OFFSHORE NORTHERN CALIFORNIA
Time: 1747279564
Depth: 20.60 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)

5 km WNW of Cape Vizcaino, CA
Time: 1747272254
Depth: 9.31 km
Source: USGS (Automatic)

11 km W of Petrolia, CA
Time: 1747200026
Depth: 8.69 km
Source: USGS (Automatic)

NORTHERN CALIFORNIA
Time: 1747195996
Depth: 25.60 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)

7 km WNW of Willow Creek, CA
Time: 1747195996
Depth: 25.58 km
Source: USGS (Automatic)