2.5

M2.5 Earthquake 33 km W of Petrolia, CA — May 24, 2025

2025-05-24 17:58:12 UTC (2025-05-24) · approx. 9:58 AM UTC-8 local

MagnitudeM2.5(md)
Time17:58 UTC≈ 9:58 AM UTC-8
Depth9.9 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates40.320°, -124.675°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 40.32°, -124.68°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.5 md
Depth
9.9 km
shallow crustal
Location
40.3203°N
-124.6753°E

Technical Information

Event ID
nc75185946
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
100
Stations Used
66
Azimuthal Gap
245.0°
Min Station Distance
0.273°
RMS Residual
0.28 sec
Last Updated
2025-08-13 15:14:32 UTC

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: nc75185946). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2025, May 24, 2025). M2.5 Earthquake 33 km W of Petrolia, CA — May 24, 2025. Retrieved August 13, 2025 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/nc75185946/