2.9

M2.9 Earthquake 53 km WNW of Petrolia, CA — December 5, 2024

2024-12-05 23:54:00 UTC (2024-12-05) · approx. 3:54 PM UTC-8 local

MagnitudeM2.9(md)
Time23:54 UTC≈ 3:54 PM UTC-8
Depth2.9 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates40.373°, -124.901°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 40.37°, -124.90°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.9 md
Depth
2.9 km
shallow crustal
Location
40.3730°N
-124.9015°E

Technical Information

Event ID
nc75096766
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
126
Stations Used
26
Azimuthal Gap
289.0°
Min Station Distance
0.435°
RMS Residual
0.16 sec
Last Updated
2025-08-24 21:39:20 UTC

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: nc75096766). 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 53 km WNW of Petrolia, CA — December 5, 2024. Retrieved August 24, 2025 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/nc75096766/