Earthquake 35 km SSW of Ferndale, California (4.0 mw) (2024-12-06 20:05:19 UTC)

1733515519

40.3002, -124.4804

8.00 KM

A 4.0 magnitude earthquake struck on 35 km SSW of Ferndale, California, at 2024-12-06 20:05:19 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 35 km SSW 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 35 km SSW of Ferndale, California (4.0 mw) (2024-12-06 20:05:19 UTC)

Magnitudo (mw)

4.0

Automatic
USGS

Summary

Intensity: 0
Tsunami: 0
ID: usgs_ew1733515520

Nearest Places

Mattole Canyon / 3.19 km
Mendocino Canyon / 7.83 km
Christmas Rock / 9.44 km
The Brothers / 10.36 km
Mattole Beach / 10.52 km

Comment

Latest Earthquake

3.1

SPAIN
Time: 1734977283
Depth: 10.00 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)

1.6

3 km NNW of Fontana, CA
Time: 1734977035
Depth: 14.23 km
Source: USGS (Automatic)

1.6

40 km S of Goldfield, Nevada
Time: 1734976269
Depth: 4.00 km
Source: USGS (Automatic)

3.0

DOMINICAN REPUBLIC REGION
Time: 1734976151
Depth: 24.50 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)

3.3

SAN JUAN, ARGENTINA
Time: 1734975450
Depth: 99.00 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)

Nearest Earthquake

2.4

15 km WNW of Petrolia, CA
Time: 1734908368
Depth: 10.20 km
Source: USGS (Automatic)

2.4

OFFSHORE NORTHERN CALIFORNIA
Time: 1734908368
Depth: 10.20 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)

3.0

32 km W of Petrolia, CA
Time: 1734907919
Depth: 16.14 km
Source: USGS (Automatic)

3.0

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

2.6

23 km W of Petrolia, CA
Time: 1734839038
Depth: 4.54 km
Source: USGS (Automatic)