2.4

M2.4 Earthquake 19 km W of Petrolia, CA — January 18, 2025

2025-01-18 20:56:38 UTC (2025-01-18) · approx. 12:56 PM UTC-8 local

MagnitudeM2.4(md)
Time20:56 UTC≈ 12:56 PM UTC-8
Depth20.0 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates40.272°, -124.495°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 40.27°, -124.50°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.4 md
Depth
20.0 km
shallow crustal
Location
40.2717°N
-124.4952°E

Technical Information

Event ID
nc75119321
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
91
Stations Used
55
Azimuthal Gap
246.0°
Min Station Distance
0.118°
RMS Residual
0.16 sec
Last Updated
2025-01-25 21:32:18 UTC

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: nc75119321). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2025, January 18, 2025). M2.4 Earthquake 19 km W of Petrolia, CA — January 18, 2025. Retrieved January 25, 2025 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/nc75119321/