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M2.0 Earthquake 11 km E of Petrolia, CA — August 3, 2025

2025-08-03 23:50:01 UTC (2025-08-03) · approx. 3:50 PM UTC-8 local

MagnitudeM2.0(md)
Time23:50 UTC≈ 3:50 PM UTC-8
Depth28.9 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates40.360°, -124.165°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 40.36°, -124.17°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.0 md
Depth
28.9 km
shallow crustal
Location
40.3603°N
-124.1655°E

Technical Information

Event ID
nc75218742
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
65
Stations Used
52
Azimuthal Gap
50.0°
Min Station Distance
0.049°
RMS Residual
0.11 sec
Last Updated
2025-08-12 22:50:24 UTC

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: nc75218742). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2025, August 3, 2025). M2.0 Earthquake 11 km E of Petrolia, CA — August 3, 2025. Retrieved August 12, 2025 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/nc75218742/