Earthquake 19 km W of Petrolia, CA (2.9 md) (2025-05-17 05:21:49 UTC)

1747459309

40.3003, -124.5105

5.88 KM

A 2.9 magnitude earthquake struck on 19 km W of Petrolia, CA, at 2025-05-17 05:21:49 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 19 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 19 km W of Petrolia, CA (2.9 md) (2025-05-17 05:21:49 UTC)

Magnitudo (md)

2.9

Automatic
USGS

Summary

Intensity: 0
Tsunami: 0
ID: usgs_nc75183307

Nearest Places

Mattole Canyon / 5.47 km
Mendocino Canyon / 8.98 km
Mendocino Canyon / 10.92 km
Christmas Rock / 11.89 km
The Brothers / 12.78 km

Comment

Latest Earthquake

OFF COAST OF LOS LAGOS, CHILE
Time: 1747475107
Depth: 32.20 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)

South of Sumbawa, Indonesia
Time: 1747474907
Depth: 10.00 km
Source: BMKG (Automatic)

SOUTH OF SUMBAWA, INDONESIA
Time: 1747474907
Depth: 10.00 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)

ARUNACHAL PRADESH, INDIA
Time: 1747474896
Depth: 12.00 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)

CENTRAL TURKEY
Time: 1747474661
Depth: 7.00 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)

Nearest Earthquake

OFFSHORE NORTHERN CALIFORNIA
Time: 1747461076
Depth: -0.10 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)

37 km W of Petrolia, CA
Time: 1747461076
Depth: -0.12 km
Source: USGS (Automatic)

OFFSHORE NORTHERN CALIFORNIA
Time: 1747459303
Depth: 10.00 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)

25 km W of Petrolia, CA
Time: 1747458360
Depth: 8.36 km
Source: USGS (Automatic)

OFFSHORE NORTHERN CALIFORNIA
Time: 1747458360
Depth: 8.40 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)