2.5

M2.5 Earthquake 13 km W of Petrolia, CA — December 5, 2024

2024-12-05 23:05:14 UTC (2024-12-05) · approx. 3:05 PM UTC-8 local

MagnitudeM2.5(md)
Time23:05 UTC≈ 3:05 PM UTC-8
Depth8.8 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates40.292°, -124.431°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 40.29°, -124.43°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.5 md
Depth
8.8 km
shallow crustal
Location
40.2923°N
-124.4308°E
Community Intensity
1.0
CDI from reports

Technical Information

Event ID
nc75096641
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
95
Stations Used
29
Azimuthal Gap
250.0°
Min Station Distance
0.068°
RMS Residual
0.19 sec
Last Updated
2024-12-17 22:17:18 UTC

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: nc75096641). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2024, December 5, 2024). M2.5 Earthquake 13 km W of Petrolia, CA — December 5, 2024. Retrieved December 17, 2024 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/nc75096641/