HUMBOLDT COUNTY, CA — A preliminary 2.4 magnitude quake was detected close to Ferndale Friday night, the U.S. Geological Survey reported.

A tremor shook the area at 11:16 p.m. The earthquake’s epicenter was positioned approximately 6 miles north-northwest of Ferndale and occurred at a depth of 13 miles.

Did you feel it?

If you noticed the quake, you can share your experience using the USGS Felt Report form.

Tremors last week

In the past week, the region has experienced five earthquakes of magnitude 2.5 or higher. The biggest, a 3.0 magnitude quake, struck near Petrolia one day ago.

The five largest quakes nearby in the last week:

• 3.0, west-northwest of Petrolia on July 11
• 3.0, south of Petrolia on July 8
• 2.9, west-northwest of Petrolia on July 10
• 2.9, west of Petrolia on July 9
• 2.6, west-northwest of Petrolia on July 9

Source: The U.S. Geological Survey