2.7

M2.7 Earthquake 81 km W of Ferndale, CA — January 17, 2026

2026-01-17 19:54:21 UTC (2026-01-17) · approx. 11:54 AM UTC-8 local

MagnitudeM2.7(md)
Time19:54 UTC≈ 11:54 AM UTC-8
Depth10.0 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates40.571°, -125.218°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 40.57°, -125.22°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.7 md
Depth
10.0 km
shallow crustal
Location
40.5705°N
-125.2183°E

Technical Information

Event ID
nc75297186
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
110
Stations Used
62
Azimuthal Gap
277.0°
Min Station Distance
0.658°
RMS Residual
0.29 sec
Last Updated
2026-04-18 14:47:14 UTC

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: nc75297186). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2026, January 17, 2026). M2.7 Earthquake 81 km W of Ferndale, CA — January 17, 2026. Retrieved April 18, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/nc75297186/