2.6

M2.6 Earthquake 61 km WNW of Petrolia, CA — March 5, 2025

2025-03-05 14:38:16 UTC (2025-03-05) · approx. 6:38 AM UTC-8 local

MagnitudeM2.6(md)
Time14:38 UTC≈ 6:38 AM UTC-8
Depth14.9 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates40.353°, -125.002°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 40.35°, -125.00°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.6 md
Depth
14.9 km
shallow crustal
Location
40.3527°N
-125.0020°E

Technical Information

Event ID
nc75143301
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
104
Stations Used
69
Azimuthal Gap
247.0°
Min Station Distance
0.508°
RMS Residual
0.30 sec
Last Updated
2025-05-16 17:30:01 UTC

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: nc75143301). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2025, March 5, 2025). M2.6 Earthquake 61 km WNW of Petrolia, CA — March 5, 2025. Retrieved May 16, 2025 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/nc75143301/