Minor Earthquake ● Closed

M2.8 Earthquake — 31 km NNW of Covelo, CA

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Magnitude 2.8 earthquake 31 km NNW of Covelo, CA at a depth of 6.9 km, recorded by the U.S. Geological Survey.

Measurements

MagnitudeM2.8
Depth6.9 km
Coordinates40.0290, -123.4478
Region31 km NNW of Covelo, CA
Tsunami Flag0

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