Earthquake 10 km E of Petrolia, CA (1.9 md) (2025-08-03 23:50:02 UTC)
A 1.9 magnitude earthquake struck on 10 km E of Petrolia, CA, at 2025-08-03 23:50:02 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 10 km E of Petrolia, CA
Recommendation
Minor Earthquake
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.
Magnitudo (md)
1.9
Automatic
USGS
Summary
- Intensity: 0
- Tsunami: 0
- ID: usgs_nc75218742
Nearest Places
- Sulphur Creek / 1.2 km
- Brushy Ridge / 1.83 km
- Buckeye Mountain / 2.31 km
- Long Ridge / 2.33 km
- Little Rainbow Ridge / 3.11 km
Comment
Latest Earthquake
1.3
1 km ENE of The Geysers, CA
Time:
Depth: 0.69 km
Source: USGS (Automatic)
Time:
Depth: 0.69 km
Source: USGS (Automatic)
2.1
Southern Sumatra, Indonesia
Time:
Depth: 10.00 km
Source: BMKG (Automatic)
Time:
Depth: 10.00 km
Source: BMKG (Automatic)
0.8
3 km NNW of The Geysers, CA
Time:
Depth: 2.91 km
Source: USGS (Automatic)
Time:
Depth: 2.91 km
Source: USGS (Automatic)
1.5
16 km W of Searles Valley, CA
Time:
Depth: 3.45 km
Source: USGS (Automatic)
Time:
Depth: 3.45 km
Source: USGS (Automatic)
1.2
41 km N of Valdez, Alaska
Time:
Depth: 32.60 km
Source: USGS (Automatic)
Time:
Depth: 32.60 km
Source: USGS (Automatic)
Nearest Earthquake
3.5
59 km WNW of Bayview, CA
Time:
Depth: 14.88 km
Source: USGS (Automatic)
Time:
Depth: 14.88 km
Source: USGS (Automatic)
3.5
OFFSHORE NORTHERN CALIFORNIA
Time:
Depth: 14.90 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)
Time:
Depth: 14.90 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)