Earthquake 15 km WSW of Petrolia, CA (1.7 md) (2025-10-17 06:48:06 UTC)
A 1.7 magnitude earthquake struck on 15 km WSW of Petrolia, CA, at 2025-10-17 06:48:06 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 15 km WSW 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)
1.7
Automatic
USGS
Summary
- Intensity: 0
- Tsunami: 0
- ID: usgs_nc75250526
Nearest Places
- Mattole Canyon / 0.64 km
- Christmas Rock / 7.04 km
- Smith Gulch / 8.19 km
- Conical Rock / 8.24 km
- Mattole Beach / 8.36 km
Comment
Latest Earthquake
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Depth: 5.00 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)
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Depth: 5.00 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)
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Depth: 4.20 km
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Depth: 4.20 km
Source: USGS (Automatic)
2.6
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Time:
Depth: 61.00 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)
Time:
Depth: 61.00 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)
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Depth: 60.63 km
Source: BMKG (Automatic)
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Depth: 60.63 km
Source: BMKG (Automatic)
1.9
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Depth: 20.10 km
Source: USGS (Automatic)
Time:
Depth: 20.10 km
Source: USGS (Automatic)
Nearest Earthquake
1.7
10 km WSW of Petrolia, CA
Time:
Depth: 8.29 km
Source: USGS (Automatic)
Time:
Depth: 8.29 km
Source: USGS (Automatic)