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M2.3 Depth: 13.0 km

M2.3 Earthquake near 9 km WSW of Petrolia, CA (United States)

UTC time: 2025-11-24 22:54:46 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M2.3 earthquake was recorded near 9 km WSW of Petrolia, CA (United States) on November 24, 2025 at 22:54 UTC. With a focal depth of about 13 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

The data is provided by USGS and cross-checked across seismological networks. United States: 184 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M5.8.

Details

Magnitude
M2.3
Depth
13.0 km
UTC time
2025-11-24 22:54:46 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
City
California
Source
usgs
Coordinates
40.28950, -124.38583
Temperature
12.4°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 13 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 13 km
Shallow
13 km
13 km — close to the regional average (15.6 km)
Regional average: 15.6 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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