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M3.0 Earthquake 101 km W of Petrolia, CA — May 16, 2024

2024-05-16 23:37:34 UTC (2024-05-16) · approx. 3:37 PM UTC-8 local

MagnitudeM3.0(ml)
Time23:37 UTC≈ 3:37 PM UTC-8
Depth23.9 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates40.291°, -125.478°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 40.29°, -125.48°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
3.0 ml
Depth
23.9 km
shallow crustal
Location
40.2912°N
-125.4780°E

Technical Information

Event ID
nc75007901
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
134
Stations Used
17
Azimuthal Gap
329.0°
Min Station Distance
0.869°
RMS Residual
0.24 sec
Last Updated
2025-04-15 17:17:59 UTC

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: nc75007901). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2024, May 16, 2024). M3.0 Earthquake 101 km W of Petrolia, CA — May 16, 2024. Retrieved April 15, 2025 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/nc75007901/