Earthquake 5 km NE of Loyalton, California (1.5 ml) (2025-04-17 07:50:16 UTC)

1744876216

39.7153, -120.1939

11.30 KM

A 1.5 magnitude earthquake struck on 5 km NE of Loyalton, California, at 2025-04-17 07:50:16 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 5 km NE of Loyalton, California

Recommendation
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.

Earthquake 5 km NE of Loyalton, California (1.5 ml) (2025-04-17 07:50:16 UTC)

Magnitudo (ml)

1.5

Automatic
USGS

Summary

Intensity: 0
Tsunami: 0
ID: usgs_nn00896338

Nearest Places

Elephants Head / 2.06 km
Correco Canyon / 2.33 km
Mount Ina Coolbrith / 4.56 km
Flying Dutchman Mine / 5.46 km
Eastern Plumas Hospital Loyalton Campus / 5.83 km

Comment

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