Earthquake 56 km W of Petrolia, CA (2.3 md) (2025-05-17 03:53:16 UTC)
A 2.3 magnitude earthquake struck on 56 km W of Petrolia, CA, at 2025-05-17 03:53:16 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 56 km W of Petrolia, CA
Recommendation
Light Earthquake
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.
Magnitudo (md)
2.3
Automatic
USGS
Summary
- Intensity: 0
- Tsunami: 0
- ID: usgs_nc75183262
Nearest Places
- Gorda Escarpment / 19.62 km
- Bear Valley / 25.81 km
- Mendocino Canyon / 29.61 km
- Blunts Reef Coast Guard Station / 40.51 km
- Blunts Reef Lightship (historical) / 41.12 km
Comment
Latest Earthquake
1.5
11 km NNW of Kettleman City, CA
Time:
Depth: 6.69 km
Source: USGS (Automatic)
Time:
Depth: 6.69 km
Source: USGS (Automatic)
2.5
3 km SSW of Pāhala, Hawaii
Time:
Depth: 31.14 km
Source: USGS (Automatic)
Time:
Depth: 31.14 km
Source: USGS (Automatic)
2.5
ISLAND OF HAWAII, HAWAII
Time:
Depth: 31.10 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)
Time:
Depth: 31.10 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)
1.6
24 km NW of Westbrook, Texas
Time:
Depth: 3.94 km
Source: USGS (Automatic)
Time:
Depth: 3.94 km
Source: USGS (Automatic)
1.7
WESTERN TURKEY
Time:
Depth: 7.00 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)
Time:
Depth: 7.00 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)
Nearest Earthquake
3.6
37 km W of Petrolia, CA
Time:
Depth: -0.12 km
Source: USGS (Automatic)
Time:
Depth: -0.12 km
Source: USGS (Automatic)
3.6
OFFSHORE NORTHERN CALIFORNIA
Time:
Depth: -0.10 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)
Time:
Depth: -0.10 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)
2.9
19 km W of Petrolia, CA
Time:
Depth: 5.88 km
Source: USGS (Automatic)
Time:
Depth: 5.88 km
Source: USGS (Automatic)
2.6
OFFSHORE NORTHERN CALIFORNIA
Time:
Depth: 10.00 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)
Time:
Depth: 10.00 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)
3.0
25 km W of Petrolia, CA
Time:
Depth: 8.36 km
Source: USGS (Automatic)
Time:
Depth: 8.36 km
Source: USGS (Automatic)