2.1

M2.1 Earthquake 8 km WSW of Petrolia, CA — December 5, 2024

2024-12-05 23:07:20 UTC (2024-12-05) · approx. 3:07 PM UTC-8 local

MagnitudeM2.1(md)
Time23:07 UTC≈ 3:07 PM UTC-8
Depth19.6 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates40.297°, -124.372°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 40.30°, -124.37°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.1 md
Depth
19.6 km
shallow crustal
Location
40.2975°N
-124.3718°E

Technical Information

Event ID
nc75096646
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
68
Stations Used
17
Azimuthal Gap
240.0°
Min Station Distance
0.024°
RMS Residual
0.09 sec
Last Updated
2024-12-17 23:07:16 UTC

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: nc75096646). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2024, December 5, 2024). M2.1 Earthquake 8 km WSW of Petrolia, CA — December 5, 2024. Retrieved December 17, 2024 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/nc75096646/