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4.3 Magnitude Earthquake Strikes Parkfield, CA

  • August 10, 2023
  • GeoVera
  • Read Time: 2 mins
Earthquake, Magnitude-4.3 Parkfield, California
Parkfield, California earthquake details from USGS

Monterey County, California, homeowners are shaken after the magnitude-4.3 earthquake.

Parkfield, in Southern Monterey County, California, was rattled by a magnitude-4.3 earthquake that struck on Thursday, August 10, 2023, at 12:17 p.m. Pacific Time. According to the U.S. Geological Survey, the earthquake had a depth of about 5.9 miles.

The shaking was felt in Coalinga, Avenal, Paso Robles, Atascadero, San Luis Obispo, Fresno, and Sacramento. 

An earthquake like this can serve as a reminder for those who do not have earthquake insurance to look for coverage today! Stay prepared and protect your home/valuables before it is too late.

Reports from this earthquake

A homeowner in San Miguel, California, reports:

“Steady horizontal shaking, very noticeable, wide vs. jerky. It rattled our old wooden farmhouse in Indian Valley.”

A homeowner in Stockton, California, states:

“I felt the earthquake, and the recliner chair was moving, and so was my bed. I’m ok, though.”

Why Choose GeoVera?

The longest-tenured Earthquake insurer, GeoVera, is your catastrophe insurance expert. GeoVera provides AM Best “A” rated, stand-alone residential Earthquake coverage across California, Oregon, and Washington.

Beyond providing coverage, GeoVera policyholders have access to the industry’s most experienced catastrophic claims team. We hope you’ll never need our help, but we’re ready if you do. Ask your insurance agent for a quote today.

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