2.5

M2.5 Earthquake 37 km WNW of Petrolia, CA — March 4, 2025

2025-03-04 23:10:02 UTC (2025-03-04) · approx. 3:10 PM UTC-8 local

MagnitudeM2.5(md)
Time23:10 UTC≈ 3:10 PM UTC-8
Depth20.2 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates40.356°, -124.716°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 40.36°, -124.72°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.5 md
Depth
20.2 km
shallow crustal
Location
40.3557°N
-124.7162°E

Technical Information

Event ID
nc75142956
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
98
Stations Used
59
Azimuthal Gap
236.0°
Min Station Distance
0.293°
RMS Residual
0.22 sec
Last Updated
2025-05-08 19:24:47 UTC

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: nc75142956). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2025, March 4, 2025). M2.5 Earthquake 37 km WNW of Petrolia, CA — March 4, 2025. Retrieved May 8, 2025 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/nc75142956/