Earthquake report · M 3.4

M3.4 earthquake 81 km from Eureka, United States

USGS · updated Oct 23, 2026, 13:23 UTC

A magnitude 3.4 earthquake was recorded on Oct 23, 2026, 1:38 AM (EDT) 70 km W of Ferndale, CA at a depth of 10 km, according to the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS). Data is preliminary and the magnitude may be revised.

Reported location · 40.62°, -125.09° ·

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Details

Source: usgs
Category: earthquake
Source status: active
Magnitude: 3.4
Depth (km): 10
Local time: Oct 23, 2026, 1:38 AM (EDT)
UTC time: 2026-10-23 05:38
Coordinates: 40.618, -125.094

Updates

M 3.4 - 70 km W of Ferndale, CAOct 23, 2026, 13:23 UTC
M 3.4 - 70 km W of Ferndale, CAOct 23, 2026, 06:42 UTC
M 3.4 - 70 km W of Ferndale, CAOct 23, 2026, 06:12 UTC
M 3.4 - 70 km W of Ferndale, CAOct 23, 2026, 06:07 UTC
M 3.4 - 70 km W of Ferndale, CAOct 23, 2026, 05:58 UTC

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Saved source report · captured Oct 28, 2026, 05:47 UTC. Follow the issuing authority’s current instructions.