2.5

M2.5 Earthquake 17 km W of Petrolia, CA — December 6, 2024

2024-12-06 23:21:12 UTC (2024-12-06) · approx. 3:21 PM UTC-8 local

MagnitudeM2.5(md)
Time23:21 UTC≈ 3:21 PM UTC-8
Depth9.3 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates40.306°, -124.478°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 40.31°, -124.48°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.5 md
Depth
9.3 km
shallow crustal
Location
40.3060°N
-124.4783°E

Technical Information

Event ID
nc75098146
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
98
Stations Used
29
Azimuthal Gap
259.0°
Min Station Distance
0.105°
RMS Residual
0.09 sec
Last Updated
2025-06-18 21:16:59 UTC

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: nc75098146). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2024, December 6, 2024). M2.5 Earthquake 17 km W of Petrolia, CA — December 6, 2024. Retrieved June 18, 2025 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/nc75098146/