M2.60 Earthquake – 55 km W of Ferndale, CA
16 August 2026, 20:21 UTC · 1 hour ago · Data: USGS
A magnitude 2.60 earthquake struck 55 km W of Ferndale, CA on 16 August 2026, 20:21 UTC, at a depth of 17.2 km. This was a minor earthquake that may be felt close to the epicentre.
- Magnitude
- 2.60 (md)
- Location
- 55 km W of Ferndale, CA
- Date & time
- 16 August 2026, 20:21 UTC
- Coordinates
- 40.4930, -124.9030
- Depth
- 17.15 km
- Region
- Worldwide
- Source
- USGS event page
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