Earthquake 143 km WSW of Ferndale, California (4.0 mw) (2025-04-16 15:04:46 UTC)

1744815886

40.2429, -125.9025

8.00 KM

A 4.0 magnitude earthquake struck on 143 km WSW of Ferndale, California, at 2025-04-16 15:04:46 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 143 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 143 km WSW of Ferndale, California (4.0 mw) (2025-04-16 15:04:46 UTC)

Magnitudo (mw)

4.0

Automatic
USGS

Summary

Intensity: 0
Tsunami: 0
ID: usgs_ew1744815910

Nearest Places

Gorda Escarpment / 63.9 km
Eel Fan / 72.42 km
Gorda Valley / 81.31 km
Gorda Basin / 84.59 km
Bear Valley / 101.24 km

Comment

Latest Earthquake

1.7

8 km NE of Borrego Springs, CA
Time: 1745022851
Depth: 9.70 km
Source: USGS (Automatic)

1.3

6 km E of Santa Rosa, CA
Time: 1745022592
Depth: 9.05 km
Source: USGS (Automatic)

0.8

72 km WNW of Nikiski, Alaska
Time: 1745022327
Depth: 16.90 km
Source: USGS (Automatic)

1.4

5 km WNW of Cobb, CA
Time: 1745022257
Depth: 2.05 km
Source: USGS (Automatic)

3.4

PHILIPPINE ISLANDS REGION
Time: 1745022047
Depth: 1.00 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)

Nearest Earthquake

2.3

46 km W of Petrolia, CA
Time: 1744920232
Depth: 8.19 km
Source: USGS (Automatic)

2.3

OFFSHORE NORTHERN CALIFORNIA
Time: 1744920232
Depth: 8.20 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)

3.5

63 km WNW of Petrolia, CA
Time: 1744823017
Depth: 2.78 km
Source: USGS (Automatic)

3.5

OFFSHORE NORTHERN CALIFORNIA
Time: 1744823017
Depth: 2.80 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)

3.0

OFFSHORE NORTHERN CALIFORNIA
Time: 1744818243
Depth: -0.20 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)