4.0 earthquake strikes near Fortuna, Calif.
A magnitude 4.0 earthquake was reported Tuesday at 2:48 a.m. 37 miles from Fortuna, Calif., according to the U.S. Geological Survey.
The earthquake occurred 45 miles from Arcata, 48 miles from Eureka, 54 miles from McKinleyville and 64 miles from Redding. All are communities in California.
In the past 10 days, there have been two earthquakes of magnitude 3.0 or greater centered nearby.
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 1.7 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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