2.8

M2.8 Earthquake 44 km WSW of Ferndale, CA — December 16, 2025

2025-12-16 23:43:06 UTC (2025-12-16) · approx. 3:43 PM UTC-8 local

MagnitudeM2.8(md)
Time23:43 UTC≈ 3:43 PM UTC-8
Depth24.1 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates40.496°, -124.776°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 40.50°, -124.78°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.8 md
Depth
24.1 km
shallow crustal
Location
40.4958°N
-124.7762°E

Technical Information

Event ID
nc75281096
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
121
Stations Used
67
Azimuthal Gap
234.0°
Min Station Distance
0.325°
RMS Residual
0.17 sec
Last Updated
2026-03-10 22:18:45 UTC

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: nc75281096). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2025, December 16, 2025). M2.8 Earthquake 44 km WSW of Ferndale, CA — December 16, 2025. Retrieved March 10, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/nc75281096/