2.7

M2.7 Earthquake 49 km WNW of Petrolia, CA — December 5, 2024

2024-12-05 23:26:58 UTC (2024-12-05) · approx. 3:26 PM UTC-8 local

MagnitudeM2.7(md)
Time23:26 UTC≈ 3:26 PM UTC-8
Depth13.3 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates40.357°, -124.863°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 40.36°, -124.86°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.7 md
Depth
13.3 km
shallow crustal
Location
40.3568°N
-124.8628°E

Technical Information

Event ID
nc75096706
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
115
Stations Used
69
Azimuthal Gap
240.0°
Min Station Distance
0.404°
RMS Residual
0.28 sec
Last Updated
2025-02-06 10:48:20 UTC

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: nc75096706). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2024, December 5, 2024). M2.7 Earthquake 49 km WNW of Petrolia, CA — December 5, 2024. Retrieved February 6, 2025 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/nc75096706/