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

It was reported that a tremor shook the region at 11:16 p.m. The epicenter was located approximately 6 miles north-northwest of Ferndale, at a depth of 13 miles.

Did you feel it?

Those who felt the earthquake are encouraged to report it via the USGS Felt Report form.

Tremors last week

Over the last week, there have been five quakes of magnitude 2.5 or higher centered nearby. The largest, measuring 3.0, rattled close to Petrolia one day ago.

The five largest earthquakes 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