M2.2 Depth: 8.6 km

M2.2 Earthquake near 8 km WNW of Ferndale, CA (United States)

UTC time: 2025-07-26 00:52:45 UTC Local time:

About this earthquake

On July 26, 2025 at 00:52 UTC, a magnitude M2.2 earthquake occurred near 8 km WNW of Ferndale, CA (United States). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 9 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

The data is provided by USGS and cross-checked across seismological networks. United States: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 251 earthquakes, the strongest at M4.1.

Details

Magnitude
M2.2
Depth
8.6 km
UTC time
2025-07-26 00:52:45 UTC
Local time
Country
City
Source
usgs
Coordinates
40.57950, -124.36417
Temperature
12.9°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 8.6 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 8.6 km
Shallow
8.6 km
8.6 km — shallower than the regional average (15.3 km)
Regional average: 15.3 km
Why depth matters

Shallow quakes release energy near the surface — shaking is felt more strongly and damage potential is higher.

Depth classes per USGS

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