Earthquake 76 km WSW of Ferndale, California (3.8 mw) (2024-12-09 08:35:46 UTC)

1733733346

40.3308, -125.1014

8.00 KM

A 3.8 magnitude earthquake struck on 76 km WSW of Ferndale, California, at 2024-12-09 08:35:46 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 76 km WSW of Ferndale, California

Recommendation
Moderate Earthquake

Action

Noticeable shaking, items may rattle, but typically little to no damage.

Suggestion

Indoors: Drop, Cover, and Hold On under a sturdy piece of furniture. Move away from windows or heavy objects that might fall. Outdoors: Move to an open area away from buildings, trees, and power lines.

Earthquake 76 km WSW of Ferndale, California (3.8 mw) (2024-12-09 08:35:46 UTC)

Magnitudo (mw)

3.8

Automatic
USGS

Summary

Intensity: 0
Tsunami: 0
ID: usgs_ew1733733350

Nearest Places

Gorda Escarpment / 6.82 km
Bear Valley / 34.25 km
Eel Fan / 39.17 km
Mendocino Canyon / 42.02 km
Gorda Valley / 51.63 km

Comment

Latest Earthquake

3.5

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Time: 1734977509
Depth: 71.58 km
Source: BMKG (Automatic)

3.5

FLORES REGION, INDONESIA
Time: 1734977509
Depth: 72.00 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)

3.0

SPAIN
Time: 1734977282
Depth: 4.70 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)

1.6

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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)

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

OFFSHORE NORTHERN CALIFORNIA
Time: 1734839038
Depth: 4.50 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)