2.9

Earthquake Details: 250 km W of Ferndale, California

Aug 29, 2026, 07:49:19

A magnitude 2.9 earthquake occurred near 250 km W of Ferndale, California on Aug 29, 2026 at 07:49:19. The seismic event was recorded at a depth of 10 km. No tsunami warning was issued.

No Tsunami WarningStatus: ReviewedType: Earthquake

Regional Seismicity

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United StatesCaliforniaEureka (Nearest City)

Technical Details

Depth10 km
Significance129
Latitude40.6417
Longitude-127.2233
Event IDus7000tcss
Magnitude2.9
Updated:Aug 29, 2026, 08:34:44 UTC

External Resources

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Time & depth

Local time
Aug 29, 2026, 00:49:19 PDT
UTC
Aug 29, 2026, 07:49:19 UTC
10 km · Shallow-focus

Less than 70 km deep. Shaking is often stronger near the epicentre.

Nearby major cities

Eureka
258 km E
Grants Pass
381 km NE
Medford
408 km NE
Redding
408 km E
Nearby event sequence · 12
M2.22 km NE of The Geysers, CABeforeM2.76 km NNW of Redwood Valley, CABeforeM2.666 km W of Petrolia, CABeforeM4.8136 km W of Ferndale, CaliforniaBeforeM4.885 km W of Petrolia, CABeforeM3.5off the coast of OregonBeforeM2.8209 km W of Ferndale, CaliforniaBeforeM2.6264 km W of Ferndale, CaliforniaAfterM2.977 km W of Petrolia, CAAfterM2.33 km NNE of Graton, CAAfterM4.4184 km W of Ferndale, CaliforniaAfterM2.7186 km W of Bandon, OregonAfter

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Earthquake information is automatically aggregated from the official seismic agencies listed below. Preliminary measurements can change as agencies review an event; use local emergency authorities for safety decisions. Latest successful data update: Aug 29, 2026, 08:34 UTC.

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