Earthquake 141 km WSW of Ferndale, California (4.1 mw) (2024-12-18 14:44:50 UTC)

1734533090

40.1836, -125.8504

8.00 KM

A 4.1 magnitude earthquake struck on 141 km WSW of Ferndale, California, at 2024-12-18 14:44:50 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 141 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 141 km WSW of Ferndale, California (4.1 mw) (2024-12-18 14:44:50 UTC)

Magnitudo (mw)

4.1

Automatic
USGS

Summary

Intensity: 0
Tsunami: 0
ID: usgs_ew1734533110

Nearest Places

Gorda Escarpment / 61.47 km
Eel Fan / 73.77 km
Gorda Valley / 74.22 km
Gorda Basin / 91.65 km
Bear Valley / 99.05 km

Comment

Latest Earthquake

1.4

12 km NNW of Ocotillo, CA
Time: 1734962838
Depth: 9.81 km
Source: USGS (Automatic)

1.5

21 km NNE of Yerington, Nevada
Time: 1734962492
Depth: 0.90 km
Source: USGS (Automatic)

2.5

31 km S of Port Graham, Alaska
Time: 1734961865
Depth: 52.80 km
Source: USGS (Automatic)

1.9

STRAIT OF GIBRALTAR
Time: 1734961718
Depth: 28.30 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)

1.8

39 km SE of Pedro Bay, Alaska
Time: 1734961709
Depth: 116.00 km
Source: USGS (Automatic)

Nearest Earthquake

3.0

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

2.7

OFFSHORE NORTHERN CALIFORNIA
Time: 1734753278
Depth: 2.70 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)

2.7

56 km WNW of Petrolia, CA
Time: 1734753278
Depth: 2.74 km
Source: USGS (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)