Information For a 6.0 Earthquake on 08/17/1991 near Petrolia, CA

An earthquake of magnitude 6.0 and depth of 15.80 kilometers occurred 10.59 miles from Petrolia, CA in Humboldt County at 07:29 PM.

08/17/1991 - Earthquake Incident Location
Earthquake Details
Location: 10.59 miles from Petrolia, CA in Humboldt County, CA
Date: 08/17/1991
Time: 07:29 PM
Magnitude: 6.0 Mag
Depth: 15.80 km

Area Highlights

Natural Disasters Risk

  • Hail Risk Hail Risk is Very Low
  • Tornados Tornado Risk is Very Low