2.5

M2.5 Earthquake 48 km W of Ferndale, CA — August 16, 2026

2026-08-16 20:21:46 UTC (2026-08-16) · approx. 12:21 PM UTC-8 local

MagnitudeM2.5(md)
Time20:21 UTC≈ 12:21 PM UTC-8
Depth21.7 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates40.494°, -124.817°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 40.49°, -124.82°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.5 md
Depth
21.7 km
shallow crustal
Location
40.4942°N
-124.8172°E

Technical Information

Event ID
nc75419622
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
98
Stations Used
54
Azimuthal Gap
241.0°
Min Station Distance
0.356°
RMS Residual
0.16 sec
Last Updated
2026-09-03 20:12:09 UTC

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: nc75419622). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2026, August 16, 2026). M2.5 Earthquake 48 km W of Ferndale, CA — August 16, 2026. Retrieved September 3, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/nc75419622/