Magnitude 5.1 Earthquake Strikes Off Northern California Coast

A magnitude 5.1 earthquake occurred off the coast of Northern California on June 3, 2026, at 12:45:35 UTC, according to a preliminary report from the USGS Earthquake Reports.

The shallow tremor, recorded at a depth of 0 km, was centered 70.4 km (43.7 mi) west-southwest of Ferndale and 89.3 km (55.3 mi) west-southwest of Eureka. Other nearby cities included Fortuna, Bayside, and Sacramento.

This event has been revised and subsequently reviewed by a seismologist, confirming its details. Further updates and technical information are available through the USGS.