2.8

M2.8 Earthquake 52 km W of Ferndale, CA — September 2, 2024

2024-09-02 23:55:10 UTC (2024-09-02) · approx. 3:55 PM UTC-8 local

MagnitudeM2.8(md)
Time23:55 UTC≈ 3:55 PM UTC-8
Depth19.8 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates40.549°, -124.880°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 40.55°, -124.88°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.8 md
Depth
19.8 km
shallow crustal
Location
40.5492°N
-124.8802°E

Technical Information

Event ID
nc75056686
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
121
Stations Used
42
Azimuthal Gap
260.0°
Min Station Distance
0.420°
RMS Residual
0.17 sec
Last Updated
2025-06-18 23:53:51 UTC

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: nc75056686). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2024, September 2, 2024). M2.8 Earthquake 52 km W of Ferndale, CA — September 2, 2024. Retrieved June 18, 2025 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/nc75056686/