MAGNITUDE 2.8 EARTHQUAKE STRIKES NEAR LAKE PILLSBURY

By CALWIRE Weather Desk — Sunday, August 23, 2026

  By CALWIRE Weather Desk  |  PUBLISHED: Sunday, August 23, 2026

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HAPPENING NOW — Aug 23, 10:36 PM PT
MAGNITUDE 2.8 EARTHQUAKE STRIKES NEAR LAKE PILLSBURY
A magnitude 2.8 earthquake rattled the area north of Lake Pillsbury early Friday morning, according to the U.S. Geological Survey. The quake struck at 2:37 a.m. PT and was centered about 11 kilometers below the surface.
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The epicenter was located roughly 10 kilometers north of Lake Pillsbury in Mendocino County. No immediate reports of damage or injuries have been received.
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This is a developing story and will be updated as more information becomes available.