M3.1 earthquake — 209 km W of Ferndale, California
An magnitude 3.1 earthquake occurred 209 km W of Ferndale, California on Jul 24, 2026 at 01:02 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 | M3.1 |
|---|---|
| Depth | 10.0 km |
| Coordinates | 40.420, -126.723 |
| Time | Jul 24, 01:02 UTC |
| Location | 209 km W of Ferndale, California |
| USGS event ID | us7000t2ww |
What this magnitude typically means
Minor earthquakes are often felt close to the epicenter but almost never cause damage. Whether you feel one at all depends on how near and how shallow it is. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| M2.5 | 178 km | Jul 28, 09:35 UTC | 32 km WNW of Petrolia, CA |
| M4.2 | 293 km | Jul 23, 19:16 UTC | 150 km WNW of Port Orford, Oregon |
Source: USGS earthquake catalog. Automated readings may be revised. Not for emergency use.