Earthquake 140 km WSW of Ferndale, California (3.8 mw) (2025-02-27 10:44:30 UTC)

1740653070

40.2374, -125.8533

8.00 KM

A 3.8 magnitude earthquake struck on 140 km WSW of Ferndale, California, at 2025-02-27 10:44:30 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 140 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 140 km WSW of Ferndale, California (3.8 mw) (2025-02-27 10:44:30 UTC)

Magnitudo (mw)

3.8

Automatic
USGS

Summary

Intensity: 0
Tsunami: 0
ID: usgs_ew1740653090

Nearest Places

Gorda Escarpment / 59.98 km
Eel Fan / 69.72 km
Gorda Valley / 77.42 km
Gorda Basin / 85.7 km
Bear Valley / 97.4 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)