2.6

M2.6 Earthquake 85 km WSW of Ferndale, California — December 16, 2024

2024-12-16 22:21:17 UTC (2024-12-16) · approx. 2:21 PM UTC-8 local

MagnitudeM2.6(ml)
Time22:21 UTC≈ 2:21 PM UTC-8
Depth10.0 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates40.340°, -125.226°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 40.34°, -125.23°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.6 ml
Depth
10.0 km
shallow crustal
Location
40.3397°N
-125.2260°E

Technical Information

Event ID
us7000nzdq
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
104
Stations Used
23
Azimuthal Gap
253.0°
Min Station Distance
0.848°
RMS Residual
0.47 sec
Last Updated
2025-02-27 17:30:50 UTC

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Understanding This Data

Magnitude 2.6 earthquakes are typically only recorded by instruments.

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: us7000nzdq). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2024, December 16, 2024). M2.6 Earthquake 85 km WSW of Ferndale, California — December 16, 2024. Retrieved February 27, 2025 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/us7000nzdq/