MAGNITUDE 2.8 QUAKE STRIKES NEAR HYDESVILLE IN HUMBOLDT COUNTY

By CALWIRE Weather Desk — Monday, October 5, 2026

  By CALWIRE Weather Desk  |  PUBLISHED: Monday, October 5, 2026

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MAGNITUDE 2.8 QUAKE STRIKES NEAR HYDESVILLE IN HUMBOLDT COUNTY
A magnitude 2.8 earthquake hit about 5 kilometers northeast of Hydesville in Humboldt County at 8:56 a.m. Saturday, according to the U.S. Geological Survey. The temblor was centered roughly 21 kilometers below the surface.
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The quake was felt by at least 8 people, the USGS reported. There is no immediate word on damage or injuries from the relatively modest seismic event.

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This is a developing story and will be updated as more information becomes available.