Earthquake · Reviewed by USGS
M4.8 earthquake 89 km WSW of Crescent City, CA
A magnitude 4.8 earthquake struck 89 km WSW of Crescent City, CA at May 9, 2026, 04:58 UTC, at a depth of 26 km. The epicentre was 112 km (70 mi) NW of McKinleyville. 28 people reported feeling it to USGS.
Details
| Magnitude | 4.8 mw |
|---|---|
| Time | May 9, 2026, 04:58 UTC |
| Depth | 26.1 km |
| Coordinates | 41.503, -125.218 |
| Felt reports | 28 |
| Tsunami flag | None |
| Source | USGS event page |
02 — Around it
Other earthquakes within 100 km
| Magnitude | Location | Distance | Depth | Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1.7 | 1 km NW of Brookings, Oregon | 98 km / 61 mi | depth 4 km | |
| 3.4 | 70 km W of Ferndale, CA | 99 km / 61 mi | depth 10 km | |
| 3.1 | 80 km WNW of Ferndale, CA | 70 km / 43 mi | depth 5 km | |
| 1.5 | 25 km WNW of Crescent City, California | 69 km / 43 mi | depth 13 km | |
| 1.6 | 47 km WSW of Crescent City, California | 42 km / 26 mi | depth 39 km | |
| 2.8 | 67 km WNW of Bayview, CA | 64 km / 40 mi | depth 23 km | |
| 2.8 | 103 km WNW of Ferndale, CA | 76 km / 47 mi | depth 10 km | |
| 2.8 | 94 km W of Trinidad, CA | 41 km / 25 mi | depth 24 km | |
| 2.5 | 152 km WSW of Pistol River, Oregon | 92 km / 57 mi | depth 10 km | |
| 5.7 | 143 km WSW of Pistol River, Oregon | 86 km / 53 mi | depth 10 km | |
| 2.8 | 112 km W of Ferndale, CA | 99 km / 62 mi | depth 5 km | |
| 2.6 | 81 km WNW of Trinidad, CA | 27 km / 17 mi | depth 10 km |
USGS can revise magnitude and location after the first report. See magnitude vs intensity and aftershocks.