2.8

M2.8 Earthquake 163 km W of Ferndale, California — May 24, 2025

2025-05-24 18:34:31 UTC (2025-05-24) · approx. 10:34 AM UTC-8 local

MagnitudeM2.8(ml)
Time18:34 UTC≈ 10:34 AM UTC-8
Depth10.0 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates40.388°, -126.175°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 40.39°, -126.18°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.8 ml
Depth
10.0 km
shallow crustal
Location
40.3881°N
-126.1753°E

Technical Information

Event ID
us7000q1as
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
121
Stations Used
73
Azimuthal Gap
243.0°
Min Station Distance
1.569°
RMS Residual
0.75 sec
Last Updated
2025-08-13 15:14:32 UTC

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Understanding This Data

Magnitude 2.8 earthquakes are typically only recorded by instruments.

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: us7000q1as). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2025, May 24, 2025). M2.8 Earthquake 163 km W of Ferndale, California — May 24, 2025. Retrieved August 13, 2025 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/us7000q1as/