SciencePhoto: HT WorldMagnitude 4.0 Earthquake Strikes Northern California's Lake County
A 4.0 magnitude earthquake hit Lake County, Northern California, near Lake Pillsbury early Wednesday morning. The quake's epicenter was about 6 miles north of Lake Pillsbury at a depth of 6.5 miles. Tremors were felt around 5 a.m., mainly affecting the Mendocino National Forest area, away from populated zones. No casualties were reported. USGS noted a 14% chance of a magnitude 3 aftershock and 2% chance of a 4.0+ quake within a week.
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