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Earthquake: 3.2 quake rattles near Exeter, Calif.

Map shows location of earthquake in California.
The magnitude-3.2 earthquake was reported Tuesday at 9:04 a.m., according to the USGS.
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A magnitude-3.2 earthquake was reported at 9:04 a.m. Tuesday 79 miles from Exeter, Calif., according to the U.S. Geological Survey.

The earthquake occurred 79 miles from Lindsay, 81 miles from Ridgecrest and Porterville and 82 miles from Farmersville.

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

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An average of 234 earthquakes with magnitudes of 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 shallow depth. 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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