2.4

M2.4 Earthquake 4 km E of Covelo, CA — May 7, 2026

2026-05-07 18:23:57 UTC (2026-05-07) · approx. 10:23 AM UTC-8 local

MagnitudeM2.4(md)
Time18:23 UTC≈ 10:23 AM UTC-8
Depth6.5 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates39.796°, -123.198°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 39.80°, -123.20°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.4 md
Depth
6.5 km
shallow crustal
Location
39.7962°N
-123.1977°E

Technical Information

Event ID
nc75359502
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
92
Stations Used
53
Azimuthal Gap
34.0°
Min Station Distance
0.134°
RMS Residual
0.19 sec
Last Updated
2026-05-16 03:07:21 UTC

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: nc75359502). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2026, May 7, 2026). M2.4 Earthquake 4 km E of Covelo, CA — May 7, 2026. Retrieved May 16, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/nc75359502/