On Sunday, May 3, 2026, an earthquake with a whopping 3.5-magnitude struck two miles east of Covelo, according to the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS). This is the second strongest earthquake to strike California this week.
The quake occurred at 5:52 a.m. and had a depth of four miles.
The USGS has a ‘Felt Report’ form where residents living near earthquake zones can answer questions about their experiences.
As of Monday, May 4, 2026, seven residents near Covelo have submitted responses. So far, they have indicated experiencing weak to light shaking.
This earthquake came less than 12 hours after a 3.3-magnitude quake with a depth of 3 miles also struck two miles east of Covelo.
Additionally, a third tremor, though with a lesser magnitude of 1.5, occurred near Covelo on Monday at 12:37 a.m.
Other Earthquakes
The Covelo earthquakes are among the more than 100 earthquakes that have struck California during the week of April 28 to May 4.
Of the many tremors, nine have had a magnitude of over 2.5.
A magnitude is the size of an earthquake.
Earthquakes with a magnitude of 2.5 are usually felt by those nearby but almost never cause damage.
The strongest earthquake during this week occurred on April 30. The tremor had a magnitude of 3.7 and the epicenter was about 15 miles west of Petrolia.
It struck the area at 6:58 p.m. and occured at a depth of six miles.
Only two residents filled out the Felt Report, but the responses indicated they felt no to weak shaking.
One person was based around Arcata, which is 57 miles away from Petrolia.
The other individual was based near Eureka, approximately 49 miles from Petrolia.
Earthquake Causes
High levels of earthquakes, or seismic activity, can be explained by movement within the San Andreas Fault zone.
The Pacific plate moves towards the north, relative to the North American plate. This helps to cause frequent, even if small, earthquakes to occur in the region.
Safety Precautions
Folks living in an area impacted by earthquakes are encouraged to take safety measures.
Some safety precautions include staying inside, taking cover from large structures, and staying away from windows.
If driving, it is recommended to pull over and park somewhere with as much protection and coverage as possible.
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