M2.3 Earthquake 55 km W of Ferndale, CA — August 4, 2026

2026-08-04 20:44:43 UTC (2026-08-04) · approx. 12:44 PM UTC-8 local

MagnitudeM2.3(md)

Time20:44 UTC≈ 12:44 PM UTC-8

Depth13.1 kmshallow crustal

Coordinates40.586°, -124.918°

Felt byNo felt reports

Status✓ Reviewed by USGS

Map showing earthquake epicenter at 40.59°, -124.92°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude

2.3 md

Depth

13.1 km

shallow crustal

Location

40.5857°N
-124.9183°E

Technical Information

Event ID

nc75411377

Event Type

earthquake

Status

✓ Reviewed

Significance

Stations Used

Azimuthal Gap

277.0°

Min Station Distance

0.506°

RMS Residual

0.20 sec

Last Updated

2026-08-16 02:47:26 UTC

Nearby Earthquakes (Last 7 Days)

3.4

14 km N of Brooktrails, CA

1 day ago · 8.5 km deep

2.8

5 km NE of Hydesville, CA

5 days ago · 20.6 km deep

Actions

View on USGS Did You Feel It?

Understanding This Data

Magnitude 2.3 earthquakes are typically only recorded by instruments.

Learn more about magnitude →

Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: nc75411377). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2026, August 4, 2026). M2.3 Earthquake 55 km W of Ferndale, CA — August 4, 2026. Retrieved August 16, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/nc75411377/