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California Hit by Tremors: USGS Reports Epicenter and Seismic Activity

Series of‌ Earthquakes‌ Shake​ Northern California

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Northern California⁣ experienced a flurry ​of seismic activity on ⁣ [Date], with ⁢several earthquakes rattling⁤ the region within ‌a⁤ few hours. The U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) reported a total of ‍seven tremors, ranging in magnitude from 1.0 to 4.2. The most powerful ⁢earthquake,registering a magnitude of 4.2, struck at 2:10 p.m.PDT, approximately 52 kilometers northwest ‍of Petrolia. ⁢ ‍”It was ​a pretty good jolt,” ⁢said one local ​resident. “The⁤ whole‌ house shook for⁤ a few seconds.” several smaller earthquakes followed in speedy succession, with magnitudes ranging from 2.5 ⁢to 3.8. The epicenters of these tremors were concentrated near Petrolia and Ferndale, coastal communities located in ‍Humboldt county. While no meaningful damage or‌ injuries‌ have been reported, the series of earthquakes served​ as a ​reminder‍ of the seismic activity that characterizes the region. California‍ sits atop the San Andreas Fault, a major tectonic ‍boundary that is responsible for frequent earthquakes. the USGS continues to monitor⁢ seismic activity in ⁢the area and will provide updates⁢ as needed.

Earthquake Details:

Magnitude Time (PDT) Location Depth (km)
4.2 2:10 p.m. 52 km ⁤northwest of Petrolia 0.1
3.8 2:28 p.m. 26 km west ⁤of Petrolia 17.2
3.8 2:21 p.m. 21 km west of Petrolia 10.6
3.7 2:05 p.m. 11 km northwest of Petrolia 11.9
3.3 2:02 p.m. 32 km‌ west of Ferndale 0.3
2.5 2:08 p.m. 16 km west of French‍ Gulf 15.4
1.0 10:47 a.m. Northwest of Cobb 1.0
Source: USGS
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