2.4

M2.4 Earthquake 21 km W of Petrolia, CA — January 16, 2025

2025-01-16 18:33:12 UTC (2025-01-16) · approx. 10:33 AM UTC-8 local

MagnitudeM2.4(md)
Time18:33 UTC≈ 10:33 AM UTC-8
Depth24.8 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates40.286°, -124.529°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 40.29°, -124.53°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.4 md
Depth
24.8 km
shallow crustal
Location
40.2858°N
-124.5287°E

Technical Information

Event ID
nc75118121
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
89
Stations Used
41
Azimuthal Gap
236.0°
Min Station Distance
0.142°
RMS Residual
0.10 sec
Last Updated
2025-01-24 04:37:17 UTC

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: nc75118121). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2025, January 16, 2025). M2.4 Earthquake 21 km W of Petrolia, CA — January 16, 2025. Retrieved January 24, 2025 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/nc75118121/