How close does an earthquake need to be to count as near Ferndale?

The default local search uses a 100 km (62 mile) radius from the city-center coordinates. You can switch the explorer to 50 km or 300 km, and the selected circle is drawn on the map.

What does the historical section for Ferndale include?

It summarizes M4.0+ earthquakes within 300 km during the previous ten complete calendar years. The broader radius and higher magnitude threshold are shown separately so the historical totals are not confused with the live local feed.

How current is the earthquake data?

QuakeScout checks the USGS catalog every five minutes. Preliminary magnitude, depth, and location values can be revised after scientific review.

Can QuakeScout be used as an emergency alert?

No. QuakeScout is an informational catalog interface, not an earthquake prediction or emergency warning service. Follow official local authorities and emergency alerts.

Local seismic activity

Latest Earthquakes Near Ferndale, CA Today

Name: Recent earthquakes near Ferndale, CA
Creator: USGS Earthquake Hazards Program
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Check the latest USGS event, exact distance from Ferndale, 24-hour activity and the interactive 30-day map.

Updated every 5 min

Current seismic summary

M2.0+ · within 100 km of Ferndale · USGS

Live catalog

Was there an earthquake near Ferndale today?

Yes — USGS lists 1 M2.0+ event within 100 km during the past 24 hours; the latest was M2.4 17h ago.

Past 24 hours

Past 7 days

Past 30 days

Strongest · 30 days

M4.785 km W of Petrolia, CA

Latest: M2.4 · 17h ago · 15 km WSW of Petrolia, CA

Nearest: M2.3 · 21 km N

Latest Recorded Earthquakes Near Ferndale

30 matching events

Source: USGS Earthquake Hazards Program · refreshed every five minutes

Verified Historical Context

USGS recorded 231 M4.0+ earthquakes within 300 km of Ferndale during the ten complete calendar years 2016–2025. This is a catalog summary, not a prediction or local risk score.

Events by year

2316

1317

2118

2419

1520

2321

2022

2423

4524

2325

Magnitude distribution

M4.0–4.9: 194
M5.0–5.9: 33
M6.0–6.9: 3
M7.0+: 1

Strongest events in this period

7.0

2024 Offshore Cape Mendocino, California Earthquake68 km W · December 5, 2024

6.6

164 km W of Ferndale, California164 km W · December 8, 2016

6.4

15km WSW of Ferndale, CA15 km SW · December 20, 2022

6.2

7km N of Petrolia, CA21 km S · December 20, 2021

5.9

149 km W of Gold Beach, Oregon247 km NW · June 4, 2021

Magnitude	Location	Distance	Date
7.0	2024 Offshore Cape Mendocino, California Earthquake	68 km W	December 5, 2024
6.6	164 km W of Ferndale, California	164 km W	December 8, 2016
6.4	15km WSW of Ferndale, CA	15 km SW	December 20, 2022
6.2	7km N of Petrolia, CA	21 km S	December 20, 2021
5.9	149 km W of Gold Beach, Oregon	247 km NW	June 4, 2021

Method: 300 km radius, M4.0+, USGS Event Web Service, complete years 2016–2025.

Nearby Monitored Cities

Distances are calculated from city-center coordinates and do not describe shaking intensity.

EurekaApproximately 26 km away →Crescent CityApproximately 131 km away →ReddingApproximately 158 km away →Santa RosaApproximately 272 km away →NapaApproximately 305 km away →VallejoApproximately 325 km away →SacramentoApproximately 325 km away →BerkeleyApproximately 346 km away →

How This Ferndale Tracker Works

The live explorer starts with M2.0+ events within 100 km during the past 30 days. Changing a filter requests a new result set from the USGS Event Web Service; it does not estimate or invent seismic activity.

An epicenter may be outside the city boundary. Magnitude measures energy released at the source, while felt shaking also depends on distance, depth, local geology and construction. “No matching events” means none met the displayed catalog filters.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Live and historical event data: USGS Event Web Service. Preliminary records may be revised.