M4.4 earthquake — 31 km NNW of Covelo, CA
An magnitude 4.4 earthquake occurred 31 km NNW of Covelo, CA on Aug 5, 2026 at 22:21 UTC. The epicenter was at a depth of 7 km — a shallow earthquake. Shallow quakes concentrate their energy near the surface, so they tend to produce stronger shaking close to the epicenter.
Event data
| Magnitude | M4.4 |
|---|---|
| Depth | 7.3 km |
| Coordinates | 40.022, -123.446 |
| Time | Aug 5, 22:21 UTC |
| Location | 31 km NNW of Covelo, CA |
| USGS event ID | nc75412157 |
What this magnitude typically means
Light earthquakes are felt by most people nearby but rarely cause damage. Distance, depth, and soil type determine whether a quake feels sharp or barely noticeable. Tremor does not compute a single local shaking figure here, because how strong a quake feels at any address depends on distance, depth and local geology — open the interactive globe to explore the ShakeMap and estimated intensity.
Nearby recent earthquakes
| Magnitude | Distance | Time (UTC) | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| M3.9 | 0 km | Aug 5, 22:20 UTC | 31 km NNW of Covelo, CA |
| M4.0 | 0 km | Aug 5, 00:25 UTC | 31 km NNW of Covelo, CA |
| M2.7 | 84 km | Aug 3, 03:22 UTC | 7 km WSW of Petrolia, CA |
| M2.6 | 98 km | Jul 31, 06:51 UTC | 18 km NNE of Upper Lake, CA |
| M2.7 | 108 km | Aug 6, 02:24 UTC | 3 km SSE of Anderson, CA |
| M2.6 | 119 km | Aug 3, 13:07 UTC | 43 km W of Petrolia, CA |
Earthquake activity in this area
Source: USGS earthquake catalog. Automated readings may be revised. Not for emergency use.