COVELO, Calif. – A light earthquake shook parts of Mendocino County late Monday, registering a preliminary magnitude of 2.8 about 24 kilometers south-southeast of Covelo, according to the U.S. Geological Survey.
The quake struck around 2:18 p.m. local time at a depth of roughly 34 kilometers beneath the surface. According to USGS data, the tremor was classified as minor and is not expected to have caused structural damage. No felt reports were immediately filed as of late Monday.
Residents in Covelo, Laytonville, and surrounding parts of the Mendocino National Forest may have experienced faint vibrations, though local emergency officials have not reported any disruptions to utilities or roadways.
Earthquakes of this size are common in the region, which lies along several active fault lines associated with the Pacific and North American plates. Experts say Monday’s quake serves as a reminder for Northern California residents to review emergency supplies and preparedness plans.
No aftershocks have been reported, and there are no current advisories in effect. The USGS will continue to monitor the area for additional seismic activity in the coming days.
