2.0

M2.0 Earthquake 16 km W of Petrolia, CA — December 6, 2024

2024-12-06 22:20:54 UTC (2024-12-06) · approx. 2:20 PM UTC-8 local

MagnitudeM2.0(md)
Time22:20 UTC≈ 2:20 PM UTC-8
Depth9.2 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates40.311°, -124.477°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 40.31°, -124.48°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.0 md
Depth
9.2 km
shallow crustal
Location
40.3112°N
-124.4770°E

Technical Information

Event ID
nc75098101
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
65
Stations Used
22
Azimuthal Gap
262.0°
Min Station Distance
0.105°
RMS Residual
0.09 sec
Last Updated
2025-06-18 22:28:22 UTC

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: nc75098101). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2024, December 6, 2024). M2.0 Earthquake 16 km W of Petrolia, CA — December 6, 2024. Retrieved June 18, 2025 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/nc75098101/