Earthquake · Reviewed by USGS
M4.4 earthquake 228 km W of Ferndale, California
A magnitude 4.4 earthquake struck 228 km W of Ferndale, California at Aug 31, 2026, 08:36 UTC, at a depth of 10 km. The epicentre was 237 km (147 mi) W of Eureka. 4 people reported feeling it to USGS.
Details
| Magnitude | 4.4 mb |
|---|---|
| Time | Aug 31, 2026, 08:36 UTC |
| Depth | 10.0 km |
| Coordinates | 40.599, -126.963 |
| Felt reports | 4 |
| Tsunami flag | None |
| Source | USGS event page |
01 — Nearby
Nearest cities
02 — Around it
Other earthquakes within 100 km
| Magnitude | Location | Distance | Depth | Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2.8 | 237 km W of Ferndale, California | 13 km / 8 mi | depth 10 km | |
| 2.7 | 132 km W of Petrolia, CA | 96 km / 60 mi | depth 10 km | |
| 3.2 | 275 km W of Ferndale, California | 70 km / 43 mi | depth 10 km | |
| 2.9 | 233 km W of Ferndale, California | 10 km / 7 mi | depth 16 km |
USGS can revise magnitude and location after the first report. See magnitude vs intensity and aftershocks.