2.6

M2.6 Earthquake 45 km W of Petrolia, CA — April 2, 2025

2025-04-02 22:34:53 UTC (2025-04-02) · approx. 2:34 PM UTC-8 local

MagnitudeM2.6(md)
Time22:34 UTC≈ 2:34 PM UTC-8
Depth5.4 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates40.278°, -124.815°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 40.28°, -124.82°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.6 md
Depth
5.4 km
shallow crustal
Location
40.2780°N
-124.8153°E

Technical Information

Event ID
nc75158947
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
103
Stations Used
28
Azimuthal Gap
292.0°
Min Station Distance
0.362°
RMS Residual
0.19 sec
Last Updated
2025-06-09 13:38:38 UTC

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: nc75158947). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2025, April 2, 2025). M2.6 Earthquake 45 km W of Petrolia, CA — April 2, 2025. Retrieved June 9, 2025 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/nc75158947/