Earthquake 50 km WNW of Petrolia, CA (2.7 md) (2025-08-23 04:34:13 UTC)
A 2.7 magnitude earthquake struck on 50 km WNW of Petrolia, CA, at 2025-08-23 04:34:13 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 50 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)
2.7
Automatic
USGS
Summary
- Intensity: 0
- Tsunami: 0
- ID: usgs_nc75227562
Nearest Places
- Bear Valley / 17.66 km
- Mendocino Canyon / 22.4 km
- Gorda Escarpment / 25.03 km
- Blunts Reef Coast Guard Station / 32.68 km
- Blunts Reef Lightship (historical) / 33.19 km
Comment
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Depth: 5.60 km
Source: USGS (Automatic)
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Depth: 5.60 km
Source: USGS (Automatic)
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Depth: 18.00 km
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Depth: 17.96 km
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Depth: 4.51 km
Source: USGS (Automatic)
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Depth: 4.51 km
Source: USGS (Automatic)
Nearest Earthquake
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Time:
Depth: 10.56 km
Source: USGS (Automatic)
Time:
Depth: 10.56 km
Source: USGS (Automatic)