M3.1 Depth: 26.2 km

M3.1 Earthquake near 23 km W of Petrolia, CA (United States)

UTC time: 2025-11-15 16:53:11 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.1 earthquake was recorded near 23 km W of Petrolia, CA (United States) on November 15, 2025 at 16:53 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 26 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this magnitude are often felt but rarely cause damage.

The event was recorded by USGS. United States: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 199 earthquakes, the strongest at M3.4.

Details

Magnitude

M3.1

Depth

26.2 km

UTC time

2025-11-15 16:53:11 UTC

Local time

—

Country

United States

Source

usgs

Coordinates

40.33533, -124.55167

Temperature

13.1°C

Map

Depth profile

Shallow

26.2 km

26.2 km — deeper than the regional average (15.5 km)

Regional average: 15.5 km

Why depth matters

Shallow quakes release energy near the surface — shaking is felt more strongly and damage potential is higher.

Depth classes per USGS

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