2.6

M2.6 Earthquake 119 km W of Ferndale, California — April 21, 2026

2026-04-21 09:26:31 UTC (1 day ago)

Map showing earthquake epicenter at 40.41°, -125.66°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.6 ml
Depth
10.0 km
shallow crustal
Location
40.4080°N
-125.6619°E

Technical Information

Event ID
us6000srt6
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
104
Stations Used
24
Azimuthal Gap
257.0°
Min Station Distance
1.177°
RMS Residual
0.37 sec
Last Updated
2026-04-22 06:24:08 UTC

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