2.3

M2.3 Earthquake 33 km W of Petrolia, CA — September 16, 2025

2025-09-16 16:53:10 UTC (2025-09-16) · approx. 8:53 AM UTC-8 local

MagnitudeM2.3(md)
Time16:53 UTC≈ 8:53 AM UTC-8
Depth22.0 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates40.329°, -124.674°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 40.33°, -124.67°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.3 md
Depth
22.0 km
shallow crustal
Location
40.3287°N
-124.6740°E

Technical Information

Event ID
nc75238442
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
79
Stations Used
52
Azimuthal Gap
236.0°
Min Station Distance
0.257°
RMS Residual
0.22 sec
Last Updated
2025-09-24 03:22:18 UTC

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: nc75238442). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2025, September 16, 2025). M2.3 Earthquake 33 km W of Petrolia, CA — September 16, 2025. Retrieved September 24, 2025 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/nc75238442/