2.5

M2.5 Earthquake 38 km W of Petrolia, CA — March 20, 2025

2025-03-20 21:35:35 UTC (2025-03-20) · approx. 1:35 PM UTC-8 local

MagnitudeM2.5(md)
Time21:35 UTC≈ 1:35 PM UTC-8
Depth-0.3 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates40.292°, -124.734°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 40.29°, -124.73°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.5 md
Depth
-0.3 km
shallow crustal
Location
40.2918°N
-124.7342°E

Technical Information

Event ID
nc75152262
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
96
Stations Used
52
Azimuthal Gap
256.0°
Min Station Distance
0.299°
RMS Residual
0.21 sec
Last Updated
2025-05-29 17:36:34 UTC

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: nc75152262). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2025, March 20, 2025). M2.5 Earthquake 38 km W of Petrolia, CA — March 20, 2025. Retrieved May 29, 2025 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/nc75152262/