11 Dec 2025, 13:35 UTC · Dec 11, 8:35 AM ET

M3.2 earthquake 4 km NNE of Blue Lake, CA

A magnitude 3.2 earthquake struck 4 km NNE of Blue Lake, CA at Dec 11, 8:35 AM ET, 22 km deep, minor – felt by people near the epicenter. 351 people reported feeling it.

M3.2 4 km NNE of Blue Lake, CAM3.2 28 km NW of Trinidad, CAM3.3 21 km W of Petrolia, CAM3.3 83 km W of Trinidad, CAM3.4 32 km W of Petrolia, CAM3.4 29 km W of Petrolia, CAM3.5 49 km W of Petrolia, CAM3.5 20 km WSW of Petrolia, CAM3.6 21 km W of Petrolia, CAM3.7 36 km E of Hydesville, CAM3.7 27 km W of Petrolia, CAM3.7 24 km W of Petrolia, CAM3.8 20 km WSW of Petrolia, CA
under 33–44–55–66+
Magnitude3.2 ml
Time11 Dec 2025, 13:35 UTC
Location40.917°, -123.972° – 4 km NNE of Blue Lake, CA
Depth22.0 km
Felt reports351
USGS eventnc75278246
Within 100 km

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20 km24 reports
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20 km8 reports
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20 km18 reports
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0 km1 report
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1 km–
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20 km4 reports
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10 km4 reports
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FAQ

About this earthquake

How strong was the 4 km NNE of Blue Lake, CA earthquake?

Magnitude 3.2 (ml), minor – felt by people near the epicenter. Depth 22 km.

Was it felt?

351 people reported feeling it to the USGS "Did You Feel It?" survey; the highest reported intensity was 2.8.

Were there aftershocks?

No earthquakes within 100 km have followed so far in our records.

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Source: U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) earthquake catalog, real-time feeds and FDSN event service; magnitudes and locations are revised by seismologists for hours after an event. Times are Eastern (ET) unless marked UTC. Not an alert service: for warnings follow local authorities and tsunami centers.

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