2.9

M2.9 Earthquake 238 km W of Ferndale, California — April 5, 2025

2025-04-05 22:47:37 UTC (2025-04-05) · approx. 2:47 PM UTC-8 local

MagnitudeM2.9(ml)
Time22:47 UTC≈ 2:47 PM UTC-8
Depth10.0 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates40.623°, -127.082°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 40.62°, -127.08°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.9 ml
Depth
10.0 km
shallow crustal
Location
40.6227°N
-127.0821°E

Technical Information

Event ID
us6000q4b9
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
129
Stations Used
62
Azimuthal Gap
262.0°
Min Station Distance
2.117°
RMS Residual
1.20 sec
Last Updated
2025-06-09 13:38:42 UTC

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Understanding This Data

Magnitude 2.9 earthquakes are typically only recorded by instruments.

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: us6000q4b9). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2025, April 5, 2025). M2.9 Earthquake 238 km W of Ferndale, California — April 5, 2025. Retrieved June 9, 2025 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/us6000q4b9/