M4.5 earthquake - 268 km W of Indianola, California
961 d ago · 29 Feb 2024, 10:49 UTC 268 km W of Indianola, California
What happened
A magnitude 4.5 earthquake struck 268 km W of Indianola, California on 29 Feb 2024, 10:49 UTC at a depth of 10 km.
Earthquakes of this size are classed as Light. Widely felt nearby; objects may shake or fall. Significant damage is unusual. This was a shallow earthquake, which tends to be felt more strongly at the surface.
The nearest town in our records is Eureka, about 272 km away in California, United States.
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First reported by USGS
17 Oct 2026, 11:23 UTC
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