2.4

M2.4 Earthquake 19 km W of Petrolia, CA — July 16, 2024

2024-07-16 20:36:37 UTC (2024-07-16) · approx. 12:36 PM UTC-8 local

MagnitudeM2.4(md)
Time20:36 UTC≈ 12:36 PM UTC-8
Depth8.5 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates40.320°, -124.506°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 40.32°, -124.51°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.4 md
Depth
8.5 km
shallow crustal
Location
40.3197°N
-124.5063°E

Technical Information

Event ID
nc75035732
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
91
Stations Used
31
Azimuthal Gap
252.0°
Min Station Distance
0.129°
RMS Residual
0.18 sec
Last Updated
2024-07-21 22:09:22 UTC

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: nc75035732). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2024, July 16, 2024). M2.4 Earthquake 19 km W of Petrolia, CA — July 16, 2024. Retrieved July 21, 2024 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/nc75035732/