Earthquake 21 km W of Petrolia, CA (2.3 md) (2025-08-23 22:27:03 UTC)
A 2.3 magnitude earthquake struck on 21 km W of Petrolia, CA, at 2025-08-23 22:27:03 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 21 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)
2.3
Automatic
USGS
Summary
- Intensity: 0
- Tsunami: 0
- ID: usgs_nc75227842
Nearest Places
- Mendocino Canyon / 7.58 km
- Mattole Canyon / 8.58 km
- Mendocino Canyon / 8.65 km
- Blunts Reef Coast Guard Station / 12.49 km
- The Great Break / 13.63 km
Comment
Latest Earthquake
2.0
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Depth: 0.00 km
Source: USGS (Automatic)
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Depth: 0.00 km
Source: USGS (Automatic)
0.8
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Depth: 10.58 km
Source: USGS (Automatic)
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Depth: 10.58 km
Source: USGS (Automatic)
1.8
56 km W of Anchor Point, Alaska
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Depth: 92.20 km
Source: USGS (Automatic)
Time:
Depth: 92.20 km
Source: USGS (Automatic)
3.3
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Time:
Depth: 288.00 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)
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Depth: 288.00 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)
1.5
WESTERN TURKEY
Time:
Depth: 7.00 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)
Time:
Depth: 7.00 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)
Nearest Earthquake
2.7
50 km WNW of Petrolia, CA
Time:
Depth: 15.18 km
Source: USGS (Automatic)
Time:
Depth: 15.18 km
Source: USGS (Automatic)