Earthquake 18 km W of Ferndale, CA (2.8 md) (2025-09-14 09:42:27 UTC)

1757842947

40.5185, -124.4608

16.59 KM

A 2.8 magnitude earthquake struck on 18 km W of Ferndale, CA, at 2025-09-14 09:42:27 UTC. Reviewed by USGS seismologists, this minor quake occurred at a magnitude type of md and was felt in surrounding areas. Stay updated on earthquake activity in 18 km W of Ferndale, CA

Recommendation
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.

Earthquake 18 km W of Ferndale, CA (2.8 md) (2025-09-14 09:42:27 UTC)

Magnitudo (md)

2.8

Automatic
USGS

Summary

Intensity: 0
Tsunami: 0
ID: usgs_nc75237667

Nearest Places

False Cape Rock / 5.82 km
Mussel Rock / 5.96 km
False Cape / 6.33 km
Oil Creek / 6.86 km
Flyblow Gulch / 6.86 km

Comment

Latest Earthquake

19 km ESE of Anza, CA
Time: 1757849940
Depth: 8.12 km
Source: USGS (Automatic)

NEAR COAST OF NICARAGUA
Time: 1757849520
Depth: 3.00 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)

CENTRAL TURKEY
Time: 1757849110
Depth: 7.20 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)

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Time: 1757848668
Depth: 103.10 km
Source: USGS (Automatic)

ASSAM, INDIA
Time: 1757848308
Depth: 10.00 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)

Nearest Earthquake

OFFSHORE NORTHERN CALIFORNIA
Time: 1757842947
Depth: 16.60 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)

5 km WSW of Petrolia, CA
Time: 1757809924
Depth: 15.95 km
Source: USGS (Automatic)

17 km WSW of Ferndale, CA
Time: 1757793109
Depth: 16.24 km
Source: USGS (Automatic)

OFFSHORE NORTHERN CALIFORNIA
Time: 1757787797
Depth: 16.20 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)

18 km WSW of Ferndale, CA
Time: 1757787797
Depth: 16.23 km
Source: USGS (Automatic)