Earthquake 34 km W of Petrolia, CA (2.6 md) (2025-08-16 08:20:52 UTC)
A 2.6 magnitude earthquake struck on 34 km W of Petrolia, CA, at 2025-08-16 08:20:52 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 34 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)
2.6
Automatic
USGS
Summary
- Intensity: 0
- Tsunami: 0
- ID: usgs_nc75224482
Nearest Places
- Mendocino Canyon / 9.36 km
- Bear Valley / 20.12 km
- Mattole Canyon / 20.5 km
- Blunts Reef Coast Guard Station / 21.23 km
- Mendocino Canyon / 21.31 km
Comment
Latest Earthquake
0.5
10 km S of Idyllwild, CA
Time:
Depth: 15.36 km
Source: USGS (Automatic)
Time:
Depth: 15.36 km
Source: USGS (Automatic)
3.3
Northern Molucca Sea
Time:
Depth: 11.64 km
Source: BMKG (Automatic)
Time:
Depth: 11.64 km
Source: BMKG (Automatic)
2.9
Northern Molucca Sea
Time:
Depth: 14.73 km
Source: BMKG (Automatic)
Time:
Depth: 14.73 km
Source: BMKG (Automatic)
1.3
1 km E of Tres Pinos, CA
Time:
Depth: 7.34 km
Source: USGS (Automatic)
Time:
Depth: 7.34 km
Source: USGS (Automatic)
4.7
45 km SSW of Khorugh, Tajikistan
Time:
Depth: 108.30 km
Source: USGS (Confirmed)
Time:
Depth: 108.30 km
Source: USGS (Confirmed)
Nearest Earthquake
3.6
27 km W of Petrolia, CA
Time:
Depth: 20.62 km
Source: USGS (Automatic)
Time:
Depth: 20.62 km
Source: USGS (Automatic)
2.4
68 km WNW of Petrolia, CA
Time:
Depth: -0.27 km
Source: USGS (Automatic)
Time:
Depth: -0.27 km
Source: USGS (Automatic)