2.4

M2.4 Earthquake 32 km W of Petrolia, CA — April 17, 2025

2025-04-17 20:03:54 UTC (2025-04-17) · approx. 12:03 PM UTC-8 local

MagnitudeM2.4(md)
Time20:03 UTC≈ 12:03 PM UTC-8
Depth14.8 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates40.283°, -124.653°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 40.28°, -124.65°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.4 md
Depth
14.8 km
shallow crustal
Location
40.2832°N
-124.6528°E

Technical Information

Event ID
nc75167231
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
92
Stations Used
60
Azimuthal Gap
250.0°
Min Station Distance
0.237°
RMS Residual
0.19 sec
Last Updated
2025-04-21 10:57:17 UTC

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: nc75167231). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2025, April 17, 2025). M2.4 Earthquake 32 km W of Petrolia, CA — April 17, 2025. Retrieved April 21, 2025 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/nc75167231/