Earthquake · Reviewed by USGS

M2.5 earthquake 10 km NW of Willow Creek, CA

A magnitude 2.5 earthquake struck 10 km NW of Willow Creek, CA at May 14, 2025, 04:13 UTC, at a depth of 28 km. The epicentre was 31 km (19 mi) E of McKinleyville. 2 people reported feeling it to USGS.

Details

Magnitude	2.5 md
Time	May 14, 2025, 04:13 UTC
Depth	28.1 km
Coordinates	40.977, -123.733
Felt reports	2
Tsunami flag	None
Source	USGS event page

Fig. 1The epicentre and other earthquakes within 100 km, since the day before

01 — Nearby

Nearest cities

02 — Around it

Other earthquakes within 100 km

Other earthquakes within 100 km since the day before this event
Magnitude	Location	Distance	Depth	Time
2.0	19 km SSE of Blue Lake, CA	30 km / 18 mi	depth 23 km	Oct 26, 02:38 UTC
1.9	5 km SSW of Humboldt Hill, CA	52 km / 32 mi	depth 5 km	Oct 25, 00:23 UTC
2.3	16 km SSW of Ferndale, CA	79 km / 49 mi	depth 13 km	Oct 24, 07:54 UTC
1.7	16 km SE of Petrolia, CA	90 km / 56 mi	depth 11 km	Oct 22, 14:38 UTC
1.5	15 km SE of Petrolia, CA	89 km / 55 mi	depth 14 km	Oct 22, 14:37 UTC
1.5	14 km SE of Petrolia, CA	90 km / 56 mi	depth 13 km	Oct 22, 03:12 UTC
1.1	14 km SE of Petrolia, CA	90 km / 56 mi	depth 13 km	Oct 22, 02:31 UTC
1.8	13 km SE of Petrolia, CA	89 km / 56 mi	depth 13 km	Oct 22, 02:12 UTC
1.7	14 km SE of Petrolia, CA	90 km / 56 mi	depth 14 km	Oct 22, 01:43 UTC
3.3	14 km SE of Petrolia, CA	90 km / 56 mi	depth 11 km	Oct 22, 01:43 UTC
2.9	12 km W of Petrolia, CA	92 km / 57 mi	depth 19 km	Oct 15, 17:25 UTC
1.8	12 km SW of Rio Dell, CA	73 km / 45 mi	depth 21 km	Oct 15, 10:45 UTC
1.7	36 km NE of Redway, CA	68 km / 42 mi	depth 21 km	Oct 14, 15:43 UTC
3.0	23 km NE of Hydesville, CA	36 km / 22 mi	depth 5 km	Oct 14, 13:56 UTC
2.0	3 km SE of Redway, CA	98 km / 61 mi	depth 22 km	Oct 13, 21:23 UTC
1.8	20 km W of Petrolia, CA	100 km / 62 mi	depth 11 km	Oct 13, 07:18 UTC
3.1	20 km W of Petrolia, CA	100 km / 62 mi	depth 10 km	Oct 12, 15:21 UTC
2.1	13 km SE of Petrolia, CA	92 km / 57 mi	depth 11 km	Oct 12, 02:47 UTC
1.2	14 km SE of Petrolia, CA	91 km / 57 mi	depth 13 km	Oct 11, 05:39 UTC
1.2	5 km WNW of Redway, CA	94 km / 58 mi	depth 21 km	Oct 8, 13:05 UTC
2.7	5 km ENE of Hydesville, CA	52 km / 33 mi	depth 21 km	Oct 5, 15:56 UTC
1.3	15 km W of Petrolia, CA	96 km / 60 mi	depth 9 km	Oct 5, 14:14 UTC
1.9	15 km W of Petrolia, CA	97 km / 60 mi	depth 8 km	Oct 5, 09:57 UTC
1.3	32 km WSW of Hayfork, CA	60 km / 37 mi	depth 7 km	Oct 5, 02:13 UTC
1.4	6 km SSW of Fortuna, CA	61 km / 38 mi	depth 11 km	Oct 4, 22:30 UTC

USGS can revise magnitude and location after the first report. See magnitude vs intensity and aftershocks.