2.9

M2.9 Earthquake 46 km W of Petrolia, CA — December 14, 2024

2024-12-14 21:03:21 UTC (2024-12-14) · approx. 1:03 PM UTC-8 local

MagnitudeM2.9(md)
Time21:03 UTC≈ 1:03 PM UTC-8
Depth16.4 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates40.317°, -124.823°
Felt byNo felt reports
StatusAutomatic (preliminary)
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 40.32°, -124.82°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.9 md
Depth
16.4 km
shallow crustal
Location
40.3165°N
-124.8230°E

Technical Information

Event ID
nc75103186
Event Type
earthquake
Status
Automatic
Significance
133
Stations Used
23
Azimuthal Gap
273.0°
Min Station Distance
0.368°
RMS Residual
0.24 sec
Last Updated
2025-02-18 20:02:59 UTC

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: nc75103186). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2024, December 14, 2024). M2.9 Earthquake 46 km W of Petrolia, CA — December 14, 2024. Retrieved February 18, 2025 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/nc75103186/