MAGNITUDE 2.6 EARTHQUAKE STRIKES NEAR FERNDALE IN HUMBOLDT COUNTY

By CAL WIRE Weather Desk — Monday, August 17, 2026

  By CAL WIRE Weather Desk  |  PUBLISHED: Monday, August 17, 2026

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MAGNITUDE 2.6 EARTHQUAKE STRIKES NEAR FERNDALE IN HUMBOLDT COUNTY
A magnitude 2.6 earthquake hit 55 kilometers west of Ferndale in Humboldt County on Friday afternoon, according to the U.S. Geological Survey. The quake struck at 1:21 p.m. PT at a depth of 17 kilometers.
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The temblor was relatively shallow but moderate in strength for the region. No immediate reports of damage or injuries were available.
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This is a developing story and will be updated as more information becomes available.