Earthquake 161 km WSW of Ferndale, California (4.2 mw) (2024-12-05 21:08:22 UTC)

1733432902

40.2034, -126.1054

8.00 KM

A 4.2 magnitude earthquake struck on 161 km WSW of Ferndale, California, at 2024-12-05 21:08:22 UTC. Reviewed by USGS seismologists, this minor quake occurred at a magnitude type of mw and was felt in surrounding areas. Stay updated on earthquake activity in 161 km WSW of Ferndale, California

Recommendation
Strong Earthquake

Action

Moderate shaking can cause damage to weak structures.

Suggestion

Indoors: Drop, Cover, and Hold On. Stay away from windows and heavy furniture. Outdoors: Move to an open space. If in a car: Pull over and stop in a safe area.

Earthquake 161 km WSW of Ferndale, California (4.2 mw) (2024-12-05 21:08:22 UTC)

Magnitudo (mw)

4.2

Automatic
USGS

Summary

Intensity: 0
Tsunami: 0
ID: usgs_ew1733432930

Nearest Places

Gorda Escarpment / 81.67 km
Eel Fan / 88.71 km
Gorda Basin / 89.02 km
Gorda Valley / 94.73 km
Delgada Fan / 106.4 km

Comment

Latest Earthquake

1.9

8 km WNW of Beluga, Alaska
Time: 1734998747
Depth: 68.00 km
Source: USGS (Automatic)

2.4

GREECE
Time: 1734998647
Depth: 5.00 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)

0.6

14 km NE of Yerington, Nevada
Time: 1734998629
Depth: 8.50 km
Source: USGS (Automatic)

1.2

3 km NE of The Geysers, CA
Time: 1734997981
Depth: 1.31 km
Source: USGS (Automatic)

3.5

Northern Molucca Sea
Time: 1734997625
Depth: 10.00 km
Source: BMKG (Automatic)

Nearest Earthquake

3.0

OFFSHORE NORTHERN CALIFORNIA
Time: 1734907909
Depth: 10.00 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)

2.9

71 km WNW of Petrolia, CA
Time: 1734705088
Depth: -0.24 km
Source: USGS (Automatic)

2.9

OFFSHORE NORTHERN CALIFORNIA
Time: 1734705088
Depth: -0.20 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)

3.6

58 km WNW of Petrolia, CA
Time: 1734533100
Depth: 0.48 km
Source: USGS (Automatic)

3.5

OFFSHORE NORTHERN CALIFORNIA
Time: 1734533100
Depth: 0.50 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)