Earthquake 27 km W of Petrolia, CA (2.9 ml) (2025-09-02 07:53:57 UTC)
A 2.9 magnitude earthquake struck on 27 km W of Petrolia, CA, at 2025-09-02 07:53:57 UTC. Reviewed by USGS seismologists, this minor quake occurred at a magnitude type of ml and was felt in surrounding areas. Stay updated on earthquake activity in 27 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 (ml)
2.9
Automatic
USGS
Summary
- Intensity: 0
- Tsunami: 0
- ID: usgs_nc75231942
Nearest Places
- Mendocino Canyon / 6.86 km
- Mattole Canyon / 13.34 km
- Mendocino Canyon / 14.93 km
- Blunts Reef Coast Guard Station / 17 km
- Blunts Reef Lightship (historical) / 18.34 km
Comment
Latest Earthquake
1.4
12 km SE of Middletown, CA
Time:
Depth: 6.71 km
Source: USGS (Automatic)
Time:
Depth: 6.71 km
Source: USGS (Automatic)
1.1
7 km WNW of Cobb, CA
Time:
Depth: 1.86 km
Source: USGS (Automatic)
Time:
Depth: 1.86 km
Source: USGS (Automatic)
1.6
17 km WSW of Larsen Bay, Alaska
Time:
Depth: 38.00 km
Source: USGS (Automatic)
Time:
Depth: 38.00 km
Source: USGS (Automatic)
0.6
8 km S of Idyllwild, CA
Time:
Depth: 13.94 km
Source: USGS (Automatic)
Time:
Depth: 13.94 km
Source: USGS (Automatic)
0.7
13 km NE of Ridgecrest, CA
Time:
Depth: 9.21 km
Source: USGS (Automatic)
Time:
Depth: 9.21 km
Source: USGS (Automatic)
Nearest Earthquake
2.9
OFFSHORE NORTHERN CALIFORNIA
Time:
Depth: 8.90 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)
Time:
Depth: 8.90 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)
2.4
40 km W of Petrolia, CA
Time:
Depth: 2.96 km
Source: USGS (Automatic)
Time:
Depth: 2.96 km
Source: USGS (Automatic)