Earthquake 19 km W of Petrolia, CA (1.9 md) (2025-09-16 16:53:12 UTC)
A 1.9 magnitude earthquake struck on 19 km W of Petrolia, CA, at 2025-09-16 16:53:12 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 19 km W of Petrolia, CA
Recommendation
Minor Earthquake
Minor Earthquake
Action
No need for significant action. These tremors are typically imperceptible or barely felt.
Suggestion
Remain calm and observe. These are often harmless and not a cause for concern.
Magnitudo (md)
1.9
Automatic
USGS
Summary
- Intensity: 0
- Tsunami: 0
- ID: usgs_nc75238442
Nearest Places
- Mattole Canyon / 5.44 km
- Mendocino Canyon / 9.28 km
- Mendocino Canyon / 11.08 km
- Christmas Rock / 11.89 km
- The Brothers / 12.94 km
Comment
Latest Earthquake
2.0
5 km E of Pinnacles, CA
Time:
Depth: 5.63 km
Source: USGS (Automatic)
Time:
Depth: 5.63 km
Source: USGS (Automatic)
2.0
CENTRAL CALIFORNIA
Time:
Depth: 5.60 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)
Time:
Depth: 5.60 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)
0.4
9 km E of Coso Junction, CA
Time:
Depth: 2.37 km
Source: USGS (Automatic)
Time:
Depth: 2.37 km
Source: USGS (Automatic)
0.1
46 km ESE of Beatty, Nevada
Time:
Depth: 12.60 km
Source: USGS (Automatic)
Time:
Depth: 12.60 km
Source: USGS (Automatic)
3.0
NEAR COAST OF NICARAGUA
Time:
Depth: 21.00 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)
Time:
Depth: 21.00 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)
Nearest Earthquake
1.8
14 km WNW of Petrolia, CA
Time:
Depth: 19.40 km
Source: USGS (Automatic)
Time:
Depth: 19.40 km
Source: USGS (Automatic)
1.6
10 km SSW of Petrolia, CA
Time:
Depth: 2.22 km
Source: USGS (Automatic)
Time:
Depth: 2.22 km
Source: USGS (Automatic)