Earthquake 21 km W of Petrolia, CA (3.6 ml) (2025-09-09 07:09:05 UTC)
A 3.6 magnitude earthquake struck on 21 km W of Petrolia, CA, at 2025-09-09 07:09:05 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 21 km W of Petrolia, CA
Recommendation
Moderate Earthquake
Moderate Earthquake
Action
Noticeable shaking, items may rattle, but typically little to no damage.
Suggestion
Indoors: Drop, Cover, and Hold On under a sturdy piece of furniture. Move away from windows or heavy objects that might fall. Outdoors: Move to an open area away from buildings, trees, and power lines.
Magnitudo (ml)
3.6
Automatic
USGS
Summary
- Intensity: 0
- Tsunami: 0
- ID: usgs_nc75235342
Nearest Places
- Mattole Canyon / 6.8 km
- Mendocino Canyon / 10.36 km
- Mendocino Canyon / 10.54 km
- Christmas Rock / 13.27 km
- Conical Rock / 14.39 km
Comment
Latest Earthquake
1.2
6 km NE of Lake Henshaw, CA
Time:
Depth: 16.95 km
Source: USGS (Automatic)
Time:
Depth: 16.95 km
Source: USGS (Automatic)
2.7
4 km SE of Aromas, CA
Time:
Depth: 5.18 km
Source: USGS (Automatic)
Time:
Depth: 5.18 km
Source: USGS (Automatic)
2.7
CENTRAL CALIFORNIA
Time:
Depth: 5.20 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)
Time:
Depth: 5.20 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)
1.8
8 km SSE of Pearblossom, CA
Time:
Depth: 10.00 km
Source: USGS (Automatic)
Time:
Depth: 10.00 km
Source: USGS (Automatic)
1.4
EASTERN TURKEY
Time:
Depth: 4.70 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)
Time:
Depth: 4.70 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)
Nearest Earthquake
1.9
22 km W of Petrolia, CA
Time:
Depth: 11.01 km
Source: USGS (Automatic)
Time:
Depth: 11.01 km
Source: USGS (Automatic)
2.9
12 km W of Petrolia, CA
Time:
Depth: 9.52 km
Source: USGS (Automatic)
Time:
Depth: 9.52 km
Source: USGS (Automatic)
3.1
27 km W of Petrolia, CA
Time:
Depth: 3.68 km
Source: USGS (Automatic)
Time:
Depth: 3.68 km
Source: USGS (Automatic)