A magnitude 5.1 earthquake was reported at 11:46 p.m. on Saturday 17 miles from Fortuna, Calif., According to the US Geological Survey.
The earthquake occurred 29 miles from Eureka, 33 miles from Arcata, 41 miles from McKinleyville and 94 miles from Redding.
In the past 10 days, there have been two magnitude 3.0 or greater earthquakes centered nearby.
An average of 25 earthquakes with a magnitude between 4.0 and 5.0 occur each year in California and Nevada, according to a recent three-year data sample.
The earthquake occurred at a depth of 16.8 miles. Did you feel this earthquake? Consider report what you felt at the USGS.
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