Earthquake 170 km WSW of Ferndale, California (4.3 mw) (2025-03-01 22:45:01 UTC)

1740869101

39.9308, -126.0810

8.00 KM

A 4.3 magnitude earthquake struck on 170 km WSW of Ferndale, California, at 2025-03-01 22:45:01 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 170 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 170 km WSW of Ferndale, California (4.3 mw) (2025-03-01 22:45:01 UTC)

Magnitudo (mw)

4.3

Automatic
USGS

Summary

Intensity: 0
Tsunami: 0
ID: usgs_ew1740869120

Nearest Places

Delgada Fan / 76.02 km
Gorda Valley / 85.41 km
Gorda Escarpment / 91.59 km
Eel Fan / 107.8 km
Gorda Basin / 119.09 km

Comment

Latest Earthquake

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Depth: 8.40 km
Source: USGS (Automatic)

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Depth: 25.30 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)

2.1

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Depth: 4.00 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)

2.9

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Time: 1741804022
Depth: 24.00 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)

2.6

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Time: 1741803908
Depth: 7.20 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)

Nearest Earthquake

3.2

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

3.2

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Time: 1741782368
Depth: 4.70 km
Source: USGS (Automatic)

2.5

OFFSHORE NORTHERN CALIFORNIA
Time: 1741027082
Depth: 10.00 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)

2.5

82 km W of Ferndale, California
Time: 1741027082
Depth: 10.00 km
Source: USGS (Confirmed)

3.3

OFFSHORE NORTHERN CALIFORNIA
Time: 1741019619
Depth: 0.40 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)