A magnitude 4.6 earthquake was reported Tuesday afternoon at 4:18 p.m. Pacific time seven miles from Fortuna, Calif., in line with 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 larger centered close by within the final 10 days.
A mean of 25 earthquakes with magnitudes of 4.0 to five.0 happen every year in California and Nevada, in line with a latest three-year knowledge pattern.
Tuesday’s earthquake occurred at a depth of 9.6 miles. When you may really feel it, think about reporting what you felt to the USGS.
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