2.8

M2.8 Earthquake 220 km W of Ferndale, California — August 29, 2026

2026-08-29 07:48:38 UTC (2026-08-29) · approx. 11:48 PM UTC-8 local

MagnitudeM2.8(ml)
Time07:48 UTC≈ 11:48 PM UTC-8
Depth10.0 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates40.774°, -126.861°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 40.77°, -126.86°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.8 ml
Depth
10.0 km
shallow crustal
Location
40.7737°N
-126.8608°E

Technical Information

Event ID
us7000tcsr
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
121
Stations Used
38
Azimuthal Gap
267.0°
Min Station Distance
2.150°
RMS Residual
0.92 sec
Last Updated
2026-10-02 12:42:08 UTC

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Understanding This Data

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: us7000tcsr). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2026, August 29, 2026). M2.8 Earthquake 220 km W of Ferndale, California — August 29, 2026. Retrieved October 2, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/us7000tcsr/