A magnitude 4.7 quake struck Northern California on Sunday afternoon. The event was logged at 4:41 p.m., located seven miles from Susanville in Lassen County, as per the U.S. Geological Survey.
The earthquake was situated 66 miles from Magalia, Calif., 68 miles from Reno, 69 miles from Paradise, Calif., and 73 miles from Chico, Calif.
Originally, the quake was reported as a magnitude 5.0 by the USGS. Moderate shaking was experienced near the epicenter, with light tremors felt as far east as Redding, north into Klamath Falls, Ore., and as far south as Sacramento.
Over the past 10 days, one earthquake with a magnitude of 3.0 or greater has been centered in the area.
On average, 25 earthquakes with magnitudes between 4.0 and 5.0 are recorded each year in California and Nevada, according to a recent three-year data sampling.
This earthquake occurred at a depth of 3.4 miles. Did you feel this tremor? Consider reporting your experience to the USGS.
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This article was generated automatically by Quakebot, a software program that tracks the latest earthquakes detected by the USGS. A Times editor reviewed the content before publication. To learn more about the system, check out our list of frequently asked questions.
