M2.4 Depth: 19.9 km

M2.4 Earthquake near 22 km W of Petrolia, CA (United States)

UTC time: 2025-06-26 06:43:46 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On June 26, 2025 at 06:43 UTC, a magnitude M2.4 earthquake occurred near 22 km W of Petrolia, CA (United States). With a focal depth of about 20 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The event was recorded by USGS. United States: 191 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.6.

Details

Magnitude

M2.4

Depth

19.9 km

UTC time

2025-06-26 06:43:46 UTC

Local time

—

Country

United States

Source

usgs

Coordinates

40.29383, -124.54617

Temperature

11.4°C

Map

Depth profile

Shallow

19.9 km

19.9 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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