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Earthquake: 3.6 quake recorded in San Francisco

A map shows the location of a 3.6 earthquake in San Francisco.
A magnitude 3.6 earthquake was reported Thursday at 5:41 a.m. in San Francisco, according to the U.S. Geological Survey.
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A magnitude 3.6 earthquake was reported Thursday at 5:41 a.m. in San Francisco, according to the U.S. Geological Survey.

The USGS said the quake occurred about four miles south of Muir Beach, seven miles from Mill Valley and eight miles from Daly City.

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

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An average of 234 earthquakes of magnitudes 3.0 to 4.0 occur each year in California and Nevada, according to a recent three-year data sample.

The earthquake occurred at a depth of 8.9 miles. Did you feel this earthquake? Consider reporting what you felt to the USGS.

Even if you didn’t feel this small earthquake, you never know when the Big One is going to strike. Ready yourself by following our five-step earthquake preparedness guide and building your own emergency kit.

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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