2.8

M2.8 Earthquake 70 km WNW of Petrolia, CA — February 28, 2025

2025-02-28 23:55:59 UTC (2025-02-28) · approx. 3:55 PM UTC-8 local

MagnitudeM2.8(md)
Time23:55 UTC≈ 3:55 PM UTC-8
Depth10.0 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates40.418°, -125.097°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 40.42°, -125.10°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.8 md
Depth
10.0 km
shallow crustal
Location
40.4182°N
-125.0965°E

Technical Information

Event ID
nc75140766
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
117
Stations Used
68
Azimuthal Gap
282.0°
Min Station Distance
0.582°
RMS Residual
0.26 sec
Last Updated
2025-05-08 19:24:45 UTC

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: nc75140766). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2025, February 28, 2025). M2.8 Earthquake 70 km WNW of Petrolia, CA — February 28, 2025. Retrieved May 8, 2025 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/nc75140766/