2.9

M2.9 Earthquake 62 km WNW of Petrolia, CA — December 5, 2024

2024-12-05 23:31:24 UTC (2024-12-05) · approx. 3:31 PM UTC-8 local

MagnitudeM2.9(ml)
Time23:31 UTC≈ 3:31 PM UTC-8
Depth10.0 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates40.401°, -125.011°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 40.40°, -125.01°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.9 ml
Depth
10.0 km
shallow crustal
Location
40.4012°N
-125.0108°E

Technical Information

Event ID
nc75096711
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
133
Stations Used
72
Azimuthal Gap
250.0°
Min Station Distance
0.519°
RMS Residual
0.35 sec
Last Updated
2025-05-03 18:19:15 UTC

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: nc75096711). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2024, December 5, 2024). M2.9 Earthquake 62 km WNW of Petrolia, CA — December 5, 2024. Retrieved May 3, 2025 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/nc75096711/