4.7 Magnitude Earthquake Strikes Northern California
A magnitude 4.7 earthquake struck Northern California on Sunday afternoon. The event occurred at 4:41 p.m., approximately seven miles from Susanville, as reported by the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS).
Details of the Earthquake
- Magnitude: 4.7
- Location: 7 miles from Susanville
- Depth: 3.4 miles
- Epicenter Distances:
- 66 miles from Magalia
- 68 miles from Reno
- 69 miles from Paradise
- 73 miles from Chico
Shaking Reported
Moderate shaking was felt close to the epicenter, with lighter tremors reported in various areas. Residents in Redding and Klamath Falls, Oregon, as well as those in Sacramento, experienced mild shaking.
Initially, the USGS had reported the quake as a magnitude of 5.0. In the past ten days, only one earthquake of magnitude 3.0 or greater was centered near this location. Typically, California and Nevada experience around 25 earthquakes annually within the magnitude range of 4.0 to 5.0.
Community Response
Residents are encouraged to report their experiences to the USGS. For tips on earthquake preparedness, individuals can subscribe to the Unshaken newsletter. This resource offers essential information for emergency situations in a manageable six-week format.
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This earthquake report was generated by Quakebot, an automated system that tracks seismic activity as recorded by the USGS. An editor at El-Balad reviewed the content before publication.
