MAGNITUDE 2.8 EARTHQUAKE STRIKES NEAR COVELO IN NORTHERN CALIFORNIA
By CAL WIRE Weather Desk | PUBLISHED: Wednesday, August 12, 2026
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HAPPENING NOW — Aug 12, 4:41 PM PT
MAGNITUDE 2.8 EARTHQUAKE STRIKES NEAR COVELO IN NORTHERN CALIFORNIA
A magnitude 2.8 earthquake hit 31 kilometers north-northwest of Covelo in Mendocino County Tuesday afternoon, according to the U.S. Geological Survey. The quake struck at 4:27 p.m. at a depth of 7 kilometers.
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No immediate reports of damage or injuries have been received. The epicenter was in a remote area of Northern California's wine country region.
See also: MAGNITUDE 2.7 EARTHQUAKE STRIKES NEAR ORANGE COVE · MAGNITUDE 2.5 EARTHQUAKE STRIKES NEAR PETROLIA
This is a developing story and will be updated as more information becomes available.
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