2.9

M2.9 Earthquake 45 km W of Petrolia, CA — March 29, 2025

2025-03-29 22:44:44 UTC (2025-03-29) · approx. 2:44 PM UTC-8 local

MagnitudeM2.9(md)
Time22:44 UTC≈ 2:44 PM UTC-8
Depth14.9 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates40.322°, -124.812°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 40.32°, -124.81°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.9 md
Depth
14.9 km
shallow crustal
Location
40.3223°N
-124.8122°E

Technical Information

Event ID
nc75157442
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
125
Stations Used
91
Azimuthal Gap
240.0°
Min Station Distance
0.361°
RMS Residual
0.30 sec
Last Updated
2025-06-06 21:12:27 UTC

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: nc75157442). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2025, March 29, 2025). M2.9 Earthquake 45 km W of Petrolia, CA — March 29, 2025. Retrieved June 6, 2025 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/nc75157442/