2.4

M2.4 Earthquake 35 km WNW of Ferndale, CA — August 16, 2026

2026-08-16 18:56:55 UTC (2026-08-16) · approx. 10:56 AM UTC-8 local

MagnitudeM2.4(md)
Time18:56 UTC≈ 10:56 AM UTC-8
Depth21.4 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates40.695°, -124.650°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 40.70°, -124.65°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.4 md
Depth
21.4 km
shallow crustal
Location
40.6953°N
-124.6497°E

Technical Information

Event ID
nc75419577
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
90
Stations Used
52
Azimuthal Gap
235.0°
Min Station Distance
0.270°
RMS Residual
0.18 sec
Last Updated
2026-08-28 03:27:22 UTC

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: nc75419577). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2026, August 16, 2026). M2.4 Earthquake 35 km WNW of Ferndale, CA — August 16, 2026. Retrieved August 28, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/nc75419577/