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M1.7 Depth: 33.1 km

M1.7 Earthquake near Petrolia, California (United States)

UTC time: 2026-08-25 23:11:48 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On August 25, 2026 at 23:11 UTC, a magnitude M1.7 earthquake occurred near Petrolia, California (United States). With a focal depth of about 33 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: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 216 earthquakes, the strongest at M3.0.

Details

Magnitude
M1.7
Depth
33.1 km
UTC time
2026-08-25 23:11:48 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
State
California
City
Petrolia
County
Humboldt County
Village
Petrolia
Source
usgs
Coordinates
40.32067, -124.26800
Temperature
13.8°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 33.1 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 33.1 km
Shallow
33.1 km
33.1 km — deeper 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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