M3.4 earthquake — 70 km W of Ferndale, CA
An magnitude 3.4 earthquake occurred 70 km W of Ferndale, CA on Oct 23, 2026 at 05:38 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 | M3.4 |
|---|---|
| Depth | 10.4 km |
| Coordinates | 40.618, -125.094 |
| Time | Oct 23, 05:38 UTC |
| Location | 70 km W of Ferndale, CA |
| USGS event ID | nc75453736 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| M3.2 | 89 km | Oct 22, 01:43 UTC | 14 km SE of Petrolia, CA |
| M2.8 | 187 km | Oct 24, 17:49 UTC | 193 km WSW of Pistol River, Oregon |
| M3.9 | 205 km | Oct 24, 22:26 UTC | 209 km WSW of Pistol River, Oregon |
| M2.5 | 279 km | Oct 24, 20:39 UTC | 7 km W of Cobb, CA |
| M2.5 | 284 km | Oct 20, 16:23 UTC | 2 km NW of The Geysers, CA |
Earthquake activity in this area
Source: USGS earthquake catalog. Automated readings may be revised. Not for emergency use.