2.8

M2.8 Earthquake 237 km W of Ferndale, California — October 12, 2026

2026-10-12 18:34:01 UTC (20 hours ago) · approx. 10:34 AM UTC-8 local

MagnitudeM2.8(ml)
Time18:34 UTC≈ 10:34 AM UTC-8
Depth10.0 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates40.693°, -127.063°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 40.69°, -127.06°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.8 ml
Depth
10.0 km
shallow crustal
Location
40.6928°N
-127.0627°E

Technical Information

Event ID
us6000u1us
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
121
Stations Used
26
Azimuthal Gap
267.0°
Min Station Distance
2.307°
RMS Residual
0.53 sec
Last Updated
2026-10-12 19:08:58 UTC

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Understanding This Data

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: us6000u1us). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2026, October 12, 2026). M2.8 Earthquake 237 km W of Ferndale, California — October 12, 2026. Retrieved October 12, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/us6000u1us/