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M3.0 Earthquake 51 km WNW of Petrolia, CA — March 3, 2025

2025-03-03 16:33:42 UTC (2025-03-03) · approx. 8:33 AM UTC-8 local

MagnitudeM3.0(ml)
Time16:33 UTC≈ 8:33 AM UTC-8
Depth18.4 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates40.359°, -124.885°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 40.36°, -124.88°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
3.0 ml
Depth
18.4 km
shallow crustal
Location
40.3590°N
-124.8848°E

Technical Information

Event ID
nc75142171
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
136
Stations Used
94
Azimuthal Gap
248.0°
Min Station Distance
0.420°
RMS Residual
0.27 sec
Last Updated
2025-05-08 19:24:46 UTC

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: nc75142171). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2025, March 3, 2025). M3.0 Earthquake 51 km WNW of Petrolia, CA — March 3, 2025. Retrieved May 8, 2025 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/nc75142171/