2.4

M2.4 Earthquake 31 km W of Petrolia, CA — September 17, 2025

2025-09-17 20:04:53 UTC (2025-09-17) · approx. 12:04 PM UTC-8 local

MagnitudeM2.4(md)
Time20:04 UTC≈ 12:04 PM UTC-8
Depth15.3 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates40.283°, -124.645°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 40.28°, -124.64°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.4 md
Depth
15.3 km
shallow crustal
Location
40.2828°N
-124.6450°E

Technical Information

Event ID
nc75238907
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
88
Stations Used
54
Azimuthal Gap
252.0°
Min Station Distance
0.231°
RMS Residual
0.15 sec
Last Updated
2025-09-25 02:17:21 UTC

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: nc75238907). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2025, September 17, 2025). M2.4 Earthquake 31 km W of Petrolia, CA — September 17, 2025. Retrieved May 28, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/nc75238907/