A magnitude 5.0 earthquake shook Northern California on Sunday afternoon. The temblor was reported at 4:41 p.m., seven miles from Susanville, according to the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS).
The earthquake occurred at a depth of 3.4 miles. It was also located 66 miles from Magalia, Calif., 68 miles from Reno, 69 miles from Paradise, Calif., and 73 miles from Chico, Calif.
Moderate shaking was reported near the quake’s epicenter, with light shaking felt as far east as Redding, north into Klamath Falls, Ore., and as far south as Sacramento, according to the USGS.
In the last 10 days, there has been one earthquake of magnitude 3.0 or greater centered nearby. On average, 25 earthquakes with magnitudes between 4.0 and 5.0 occur each year in California and Nevada, based on a recent three-year data sample.
Did you feel this earthquake? Consider reporting what you experienced to the USGS.
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https://www.latimes.com/california/story/2025-12-28/magnitude-5-0-earthquake-shakes-northern-california
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