Earthquake 86 km WNW of Petrolia, CA (2.9 md) (2025-07-20 00:08:59 UTC)

1752970139

40.3878, -125.2913

4.76 KM

A 2.9 magnitude earthquake struck on 86 km WNW of Petrolia, CA, at 2025-07-20 00:08:59 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 86 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 86 km WNW of Petrolia, CA (2.9 md) (2025-07-20 00:08:59 UTC)

Magnitudo (md)

2.9

Automatic
USGS

Summary

Intensity: 0
Tsunami: 0
ID: usgs_nc75212242

Nearest Places

Gorda Escarpment / 10.82 km
Eel Fan / 30.96 km
Bear Valley / 47.03 km
Mendocino Canyon / 57.97 km
Gorda Valley / 60.59 km

Comment

Latest Earthquake

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Depth: 23.92 km
Source: USGS (Automatic)

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Depth: 37.80 km
Source: USGS (Automatic)

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Depth: 18.00 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)

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Depth: 18.29 km
Source: BMKG (Automatic)

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Time: 1752985687
Depth: 0.10 km
Source: USGS (Automatic)

Nearest Earthquake

OFFSHORE NORTHERN CALIFORNIA
Time: 1752970139
Depth: 4.80 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)

6 km SSW of Petrolia, CA
Time: 1752961074
Depth: 6.43 km
Source: USGS (Automatic)

NORTHERN CALIFORNIA
Time: 1752961074
Depth: 6.40 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)

9 km NNE of Ferndale, CA
Time: 1752924022
Depth: 22.33 km
Source: USGS (Automatic)

NORTHERN CALIFORNIA
Time: 1752924022
Depth: 22.30 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)