Earthquake · Reviewed by USGS
M2.9 earthquake 233 km W of Ferndale, California
A magnitude 2.9 earthquake struck 233 km W of Ferndale, California at Aug 31, 2026, 21:38 UTC, at a depth of 16 km. The epicentre was 241 km (150 mi) W of Eureka.
Details
| Magnitude | 2.9 ml |
|---|---|
| Time | Aug 31, 2026, 21:38 UTC |
| Depth | 16.3 km |
| Coordinates | 40.682, -127.021 |
| Felt reports | 0 |
| 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 | 4 km / 2 mi | depth 10 km | |
| 3.2 | 275 km W of Ferndale, California | 59 km / 37 mi | depth 10 km | |
| 4.4 | 228 km W of Ferndale, California | 10 km / 7 mi | depth 10 km |
USGS can revise magnitude and location after the first report. See magnitude vs intensity and aftershocks.