2.6

M2.6 Earthquake 145 km W of Ferndale, California — August 25, 2026

2026-08-25 23:02:49 UTC (2026-08-25) · approx. 3:02 PM UTC-8 local

MagnitudeM2.6(ml)
Time23:02 UTC≈ 3:02 PM UTC-8
Depth15.4 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates40.464°, -125.969°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 40.46°, -125.97°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.6 ml
Depth
15.4 km
shallow crustal
Location
40.4641°N
-125.9695°E

Technical Information

Event ID
us7000tbv9
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
104
Stations Used
69
Azimuthal Gap
264.0°
Min Station Distance
1.245°
RMS Residual
0.59 sec
Last Updated
2026-09-16 23:10:48 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: us7000tbv9). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2026, August 25, 2026). M2.6 Earthquake 145 km W of Ferndale, California — August 25, 2026. Retrieved September 16, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/us7000tbv9/