Earthquake report · M 3.1

M3.1 earthquake 82 km from Eureka, United States

USGS · updated Oct 21, 2026, 05:42 UTC

A magnitude 3.1 earthquake was recorded on Oct 20, 2026, 3:39 AM (EDT) 80 km WNW of Ferndale, CA at a depth of 5 km, according to the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS). Data is preliminary and the magnitude may be revised.

Reported location · 40.88°, -125.13° ·

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Details

Source: usgs
Category: earthquake
Source status: active
Magnitude: 3.1
Depth (km): 5
Local time: Oct 20, 2026, 3:39 AM (EDT)
UTC time: 2026-10-20 07:39
Coordinates: 40.881, -125.130

Updates

M 3.1 - 80 km WNW of Ferndale, CAOct 21, 2026, 05:42 UTC
M 3.1 - 80 km WNW of Ferndale, CAOct 20, 2026, 07:41 UTC

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Saved source report · captured Oct 26, 2026, 16:09 UTC. Follow the issuing authority’s current instructions.