2.5

M2.5 Earthquake 140 km W of Ferndale, California — May 14, 2025

2025-05-14 21:20:20 UTC (2025-05-14) · approx. 1:20 PM UTC-8 local

MagnitudeM2.5(ml)
Time21:20 UTC≈ 1:20 PM UTC-8
Depth10.0 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates40.416°, -125.904°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 40.42°, -125.90°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.5 ml
Depth
10.0 km
shallow crustal
Location
40.4162°N
-125.9044°E

Technical Information

Event ID
us7000pz96
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
96
Stations Used
28
Azimuthal Gap
272.0°
Min Station Distance
1.362°
RMS Residual
0.82 sec
Last Updated
2025-07-25 17:06:15 UTC

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Understanding This Data

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: us7000pz96). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2025, May 14, 2025). M2.5 Earthquake 140 km W of Ferndale, California — May 14, 2025. Retrieved July 25, 2025 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/us7000pz96/