Earthquake 159 km WSW of Ferndale, California (4.1 mw) (2025-02-26 23:31:10 UTC)

1740612670

40.1407, -126.0515

8.00 KM

A 4.1 magnitude earthquake struck on 159 km WSW of Ferndale, California, at 2025-02-26 23:31:10 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 159 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 159 km WSW of Ferndale, California (4.1 mw) (2025-02-26 23:31:10 UTC)

Magnitudo (mw)

4.1

Automatic
USGS

Summary

Intensity: 0
Tsunami: 0
ID: usgs_ew1740612690

Nearest Places

Gorda Escarpment / 79.18 km
Gorda Valley / 87.91 km
Eel Fan / 89.43 km
Gorda Basin / 95.65 km
Delgada Fan / 99.14 km

Comment

Latest Earthquake

1.2

34 km NNW of Searles Valley, CA
Time: 1741971707
Depth: 6.88 km
Source: USGS (Automatic)

1.1

7 km NW of The Geysers, CA
Time: 1741971664
Depth: 2.03 km
Source: USGS (Automatic)

1.8

7 km NW of The Geysers, CA
Time: 1741971465
Depth: 2.10 km
Source: USGS (Automatic)

2.5

ANTOFAGASTA, CHILE
Time: 1741971194
Depth: 117.90 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)

2.5

ANTOFAGASTA, CHILE
Time: 1741970801
Depth: 105.80 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)

Nearest Earthquake

3.2

77 km WNW of Petrolia, CA
Time: 1741782368
Depth: 4.70 km
Source: USGS (Automatic)

3.2

OFFSHORE NORTHERN CALIFORNIA
Time: 1741782368
Depth: 4.70 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)

3.0

OFFSHORE NORTHERN CALIFORNIA
Time: 1741573713
Depth: 18.40 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)

2.3

54 km WNW of Petrolia, CA
Time: 1741491191
Depth: 5.60 km
Source: USGS (Automatic)

2.3

OFFSHORE NORTHERN CALIFORNIA
Time: 1741491191
Depth: 5.60 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)