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Three Small Earthquakes Strike Near Cloverdale in Sonoma County

Seismologists say the shallow cluster is consistent with ongoing activity on the Maacama Fault Zone and officials report no major damage.

Overview

  • A magnitude 3.8 quake hit about 5 miles east-southeast of Cloverdale at 12:57 a.m. Saturday and was followed by two smaller magnitude 2.8 and 2.7 quakes in the early morning hours.
  • The U.S. Geological Survey’s felt-report map shows only light shaking in the area and no injuries have been reported.
  • Local authorities have inspected or are monitoring the area for impacts and so far have not confirmed structural damage.
  • Cloverdale sits on the Maacama Fault Zone, a known active regional fault, and seismologists note that small, closely timed shallow quakes like this commonly occur without causing major damage.
  • Residents are being reminded to check emergency kits, secure loose items, and stay alert for any additional shallow aftershocks that could prompt further local inspections.