2.3

M2.3 Earthquake 36 km W of Petrolia, CA — December 6, 2024

2024-12-06 21:31:17 UTC (2024-12-06) · approx. 1:31 PM UTC-8 local

MagnitudeM2.3(md)
Time21:31 UTC≈ 1:31 PM UTC-8
Depth8.0 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates40.233°, -124.690°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 40.23°, -124.69°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.3 md
Depth
8.0 km
shallow crustal
Location
40.2327°N
-124.6903°E

Technical Information

Event ID
nc75098051
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
84
Stations Used
22
Azimuthal Gap
277.0°
Min Station Distance
0.272°
RMS Residual
0.20 sec
Last Updated
2025-06-18 22:38:55 UTC

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: nc75098051). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2024, December 6, 2024). M2.3 Earthquake 36 km W of Petrolia, CA — December 6, 2024. Retrieved June 18, 2025 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/nc75098051/