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M2.7 Depth: 20.7 km

M2.7 Earthquake near 15 km W of Petrolia, CA (United States)

UTC time: 2025-06-30 08:42:03 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On June 30, 2025 at 08:42 UTC, a magnitude M2.7 earthquake occurred near 15 km W of Petrolia, CA (United States). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 21 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. 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: 189 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.1.

Details

Magnitude
M2.7
Depth
20.7 km
UTC time
2025-06-30 08:42:03 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
Source
usgs
Coordinates
40.29600, -124.46317
Temperature
11.4°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 20.7 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 20.7 km
Shallow
20.7 km
20.7 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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