Earthquake 63 km W of Ferndale, CA (2.9 ml) (2024-12-16 05:59:58 UTC)
A 2.9 magnitude earthquake struck on 63 km W of Ferndale, CA, at 2024-12-16 05:59:58 UTC. Reviewed by USGS seismologists, this minor quake occurred at a magnitude type of ml and was felt in surrounding areas. Stay updated on earthquake activity in 63 km W of Ferndale, CA
Recommendation
Light Earthquake
Light Earthquake
Action
Light shaking may be felt indoors.
Suggestion
Stay where you are; it's usually not necessary to take any drastic action. Keep an eye on your surroundings in case of further tremors.
Magnitudo (ml)
2.9
Automatic
USGS
Summary
- Intensity: 0
- Tsunami: 0
- ID: usgs_nc75103831
Nearest Places
- Gorda Escarpment / 19.86 km
- Bear Valley / 21.22 km
- Eel Fan / 28.42 km
- Mendocino Canyon / 36.18 km
- Eel Canyon / 39.34 km
Comment
Latest Earthquake
1.1
9 km NW of The Geysers, CA
Time:
Depth: 2.20 km
Source: USGS (Automatic)
Time:
Depth: 2.20 km
Source: USGS (Automatic)
4.2
Banda Sea
Time:
Depth: 527.83 km
Source: BMKG (Automatic)
Time:
Depth: 527.83 km
Source: BMKG (Automatic)
0.8
7 km NW of The Geysers, CA
Time:
Depth: 1.68 km
Source: USGS (Automatic)
Time:
Depth: 1.68 km
Source: USGS (Automatic)
2.8
COQUIMBO, CHILE
Time:
Depth: 32.80 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)
Time:
Depth: 32.80 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)
2.4
7 km SSW of Guánica, Puerto Rico
Time:
Depth: 8.88 km
Source: USGS (Confirmed)
Time:
Depth: 8.88 km
Source: USGS (Confirmed)
Nearest Earthquake
2.4
15 km WNW of Petrolia, CA
Time:
Depth: 10.20 km
Source: USGS (Automatic)
Time:
Depth: 10.20 km
Source: USGS (Automatic)
2.4
OFFSHORE NORTHERN CALIFORNIA
Time:
Depth: 10.20 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)
Time:
Depth: 10.20 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)
3.0
32 km W of Petrolia, CA
Time:
Depth: 16.14 km
Source: USGS (Automatic)
Time:
Depth: 16.14 km
Source: USGS (Automatic)
3.0
OFFSHORE NORTHERN CALIFORNIA
Time:
Depth: 10.00 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)
Time:
Depth: 10.00 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)
2.6
OFFSHORE NORTHERN CALIFORNIA
Time:
Depth: 4.50 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)
Time:
Depth: 4.50 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)