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Earthquake: Magnitude 4.4 quake recorded near Ukiah, Calif.

A map shows the location of the magnitude 4.4 earthquake at 7:03 a.m. Sunday.
A magnitude 4.4 earthquake was recorded Sunday at 7:03 a.m. near Ukiah, Calif., according to the USGS.
(U.S. Geological Survey)
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A magnitude 4.4 earthquake was reported Sunday at 7:03 a.m. eight miles from Ukiah, Calif., according to the U.S. Geological Survey.

The earthquake occurred 19 miles from Clearlake, 26 miles from Healdsburg, 33 miles from Windsor and 40 miles from Santa Rosa.

In the last 10 days, there have been four earthquakes of magnitude 3.0 or greater centered nearby.

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An average of 25 earthquakes with magnitudes of 4.0 to 5.0 occur each year in California and Nevada, according to a recent three-year data sample.

The earthquake occurred at a depth of 5.4 miles. Did you feel this earthquake? Consider reporting what you felt to the USGS.

Find out what to do before, and during, an earthquake near you by reading our five-step earthquake preparedness guide.

This story was automatically generated by Quakebot, a computer application that monitors the latest earthquakes detected by the USGS. A Times editor reviewed the post before it was published. If you’re interested in learning more about the system, visit our list of frequently asked questions.

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