M 3.3 Earthquake 8 km ESE of Cloverdale, CA
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A magnitude 3.27 ml earthquake struck 8 km ESE of Cloverdale, CA, at a depth of 4.44 km and was felt by 64 people.
What this USGS earthquake report tells you, and what most readers miss
This notice was issued by USGS on July 12, 2026 and geographically references Northern California. Its severity classification of "low" signals how the issuing agency weighs the risk of harm if no action is taken - "critical" and "high" tier alerts typically carry direct consumer actions, while "medium" and "low" tend toward informational guidance or monitoring advisories. The category it belongs to - Earthquakes - determines the monitoring protocol behind it, which shapes what follow-up action (checking for structural damage, watching for aftershocks, reviewing local building codes) is relevant and which agency holds authority over the assessment.
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What Happened
A M 3.27 ml earthquake occurred at 2026-05-17 12:07:03 UTC with a depth of 4.44 km.
Location Details
The event was located 8 km ESE of Cloverdale, CA, at coordinates 38.7743°N, 122.9360°W. The shallow depth (less than 20 km) places it in the upper crust.
Impact Assessment
The earthquake was felt by 64 people, with a reported Community Decimal Intensity (CDI) of 3.3. No tsunami advisory was issued (tsunami flag: 0) and no alert level was assigned.
What You Should Know
This was a minor earthquake (M 2.5–3.9 range) that is often felt but rarely causes damage. Residents should be aware that small aftershocks remain possible.
Source
https://earthquake.usgs.gov/earthquakes/eventpage/nc75378211 (USGS)
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