Earthquake 68 km WNW of Petrolia, CA (2.4 md) (2025-08-16 08:35:08 UTC)
A 2.4 magnitude earthquake struck on 68 km WNW of Petrolia, CA, at 2025-08-16 08:35:08 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 68 km WNW 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)
2.4
Automatic
USGS
Summary
- Intensity: 0
- Tsunami: 0
- ID: usgs_nc75224487
Nearest Places
- Gorda Escarpment / 7.4 km
- Bear Valley / 32.57 km
- Eel Fan / 38.56 km
- Mendocino Canyon / 40.64 km
- Blunts Reef Coast Guard Station / 50.7 km
Comment
Latest Earthquake
1.3
13 km SSW of Olancha, CA
Time:
Depth: 2.75 km
Source: USGS (Automatic)
Time:
Depth: 2.75 km
Source: USGS (Automatic)
1.5
63 km NNE of Petersville, Alaska
Time:
Depth: 85.70 km
Source: USGS (Automatic)
Time:
Depth: 85.70 km
Source: USGS (Automatic)
0.9
9 km NNE of Healdsburg, CA
Time:
Depth: 17.17 km
Source: USGS (Automatic)
Time:
Depth: 17.17 km
Source: USGS (Automatic)
1.0
2 km NNW of The Geysers, CA
Time:
Depth: 2.35 km
Source: USGS (Automatic)
Time:
Depth: 2.35 km
Source: USGS (Automatic)
0.5
10 km S of Idyllwild, CA
Time:
Depth: 15.36 km
Source: USGS (Automatic)
Time:
Depth: 15.36 km
Source: USGS (Automatic)
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)
2.6
34 km W of Petrolia, CA
Time:
Depth: -0.34 km
Source: USGS (Automatic)
Time:
Depth: -0.34 km
Source: USGS (Automatic)