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M2.0 Earthquake 44 km WNW of Petrolia, CA — May 16, 2025

2025-05-16 20:07:45 UTC (2025-05-16) · approx. 12:07 PM UTC-8 local

MagnitudeM2.0(md)
Time20:07 UTC≈ 12:07 PM UTC-8
Depth7.2 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates40.330°, -124.803°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 40.33°, -124.80°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.0 md
Depth
7.2 km
shallow crustal
Location
40.3298°N
-124.8032°E

Technical Information

Event ID
nc75183067
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
65
Stations Used
34
Azimuthal Gap
285.0°
Min Station Distance
0.355°
RMS Residual
0.23 sec
Last Updated
2025-05-17 00:52:16 UTC

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: nc75183067). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2025, May 16, 2025). M2.0 Earthquake 44 km WNW of Petrolia, CA — May 16, 2025. Retrieved May 17, 2025 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/nc75183067/