M4.3 earthquake — 8 km ESE of Cloverdale, CA
An magnitude 4.3 earthquake occurred 8 km ESE of Cloverdale, CA on Jul 29, 2026 at 02:40 UTC. The epicenter was at a depth of 6 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 | M4.3 |
|---|---|
| Depth | 5.5 km |
| Coordinates | 38.774, -122.936 |
| Time | Jul 29, 02:40 UTC |
| Location | 8 km ESE of Cloverdale, CA |
| USGS event ID | nc75407577 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| M2.5 | 2 km | Jul 29, 02:40 UTC | 8 km ESE of Cloverdale, CA |
| M2.5 | 14 km | Jul 27, 06:29 UTC | 3 km NW of The Geysers, CA |
| M2.8 | 18 km | Jul 27, 15:29 UTC | 3 km ENE of The Geysers, CA |
| M2.7 | 18 km | Jul 27, 15:29 UTC | 3 km ENE of The Geysers, CA |
| M2.5 | 53 km | Jul 25, 11:31 UTC | 3 km E of St. Helena, CA |
| M2.5 | 72 km | Jul 23, 00:30 UTC | 11 km ESE of Willits, CA |
Earthquake activity in this area
Source: USGS earthquake catalog. Automated readings may be revised. Not for emergency use.