A magnitude 4.6 earthquake was reported Tuesday afternoon at 4:18 p.m. Pacific time seven miles from Fortuna, Calif., in response to the U.S. Geological Survey.
The earthquake occurred 16 miles from Eureka, 23 miles from Arcata, 28 miles from McKinleyville and 96 miles from Redding.
There have been no earthquakes of magnitude 3.0 or better centered close by within the final 10 days.
A median of 25 earthquakes with magnitudes of 4.0 to five.0 happen annually in California and Nevada, in response to a latest three-year knowledge pattern.
Tuesday’s earthquake occurred at a depth of 9.6 miles. Should you might really feel it, think about reporting what you felt to the USGS.
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