M1.5 Depth: 11.1 km

M1.5 Earthquake near 14 km SE of Petrolia, CA (United States)

UTC time: 2025-06-12 12:09:10 UTC Local time:

About this earthquake

A magnitude M1.5 earthquake was recorded near 14 km SE of Petrolia, CA (United States) on June 12, 2025 at 12:09 UTC. With a focal depth of about 11 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The data is provided by USGS and cross-checked across seismological networks. United States: 153 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.9.

Details

Magnitude
M1.5
Depth
11.1 km
UTC time
2025-06-12 12:09:10 UTC
Local time
Country
City
Source
usgs
Coordinates
40.23850, -124.17167
Temperature
13.8°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 11.1 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 11.1 km
Shallow
11.1 km
11.1 km — shallower than the regional average (15.3 km)
Regional average: 15.3 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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