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M2.2 Depth: 12.7 km

M2.2 Earthquake near 13 km SE of Petrolia, CA (United States)

UTC time: 2025-10-13 09:23:01 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On October 13, 2025 at 09:23 UTC, a magnitude M2.2 earthquake occurred near 13 km SE of Petrolia, CA (United States). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 13 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The event was recorded by USGS. United States: 214 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M5.5.

Details

Magnitude
M2.2
Depth
12.7 km
UTC time
2025-10-13 09:23:01 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
City
California
Source
usgs
Coordinates
40.24283, -124.17683
Temperature
6.0°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 12.7 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 12.7 km
Shallow
12.7 km
12.7 km — close to the regional average (15.4 km)
Regional average: 15.4 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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