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Wednesday, October 28, 2026

Magnitude 4.0 Earthquake Rattles Northern California's Lake County

The tremor struck early Wednesday morning with its epicenter near Lake Pillsbury.

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Magnitude 4.0 Earthquake Rattles Northern California's Lake County

An earthquake with a magnitude of 4.0 rattled Northern California's Lake County early Wednesday morning. The temblor's epicenter was located near Lake Pillsbury, approximately 6 miles to its north and at a depth of about 6.5 miles.

The quake was initially registered at a magnitude of 3.9 before being upgraded. According to the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) "Did You Feel It?" poll, at least five people reported feeling the shake. The USGS also indicated a 14% probability of an aftershock of at least magnitude 3.

No injuries have been reported as a result of the earthquake.


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