M4.4 earthquake — 184 km W of Ferndale, California
An magnitude 4.4 earthquake occurred 184 km W of Ferndale, California on Aug 31, 2026 at 08:36 UTC. The epicenter was at a depth of 10 km — a shallow earthquake. Shallow quakes concentrate their energy near the surface, so they tend to produce stronger shaking close to the epicenter.
Event data
| Magnitude | M4.4 |
|---|---|
| Depth | 10.0 km |
| Coordinates | 40.535, -126.444 |
| Time | Aug 31, 08:36 UTC |
| Location | 184 km W of Ferndale, California |
| USGS event ID | us7000td35 |
What this magnitude typically means
Light earthquakes are felt by most people nearby but rarely cause damage. Distance, depth, and soil type determine whether a quake feels sharp or barely noticeable. Tremor does not compute a single local shaking figure here, because how strong a quake feels at any address depends on distance, depth and local geology — open the interactive globe to explore the ShakeMap and estimated intensity.
Nearby recent earthquakes
| Magnitude | Distance | Time (UTC) | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| M2.8 | 39 km | Aug 29, 07:48 UTC | 209 km W of Ferndale, California |
| M2.6 | 41 km | Aug 25, 23:02 UTC | 143 km W of Ferndale, California |
| M2.9 | 51 km | Aug 31, 21:38 UTC | 233 km W of Ferndale, California |
| M2.9 | 67 km | Aug 29, 07:49 UTC | 250 km W of Ferndale, California |
| M2.6 | 80 km | Aug 29, 09:18 UTC | 264 km W of Ferndale, California |
| M4.7 | 100 km | Aug 29, 02:41 UTC | 85 km W of Petrolia, CA |
Source: USGS earthquake catalog. Automated readings may be revised. Not for emergency use.