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Magnitude 4.0 Earthquake Shakes North Bay, Followed by Aftershock
SANTA ROSA, CA – A magnitude 4.0 earthquake rattled portions of the North Bay on Sunday afternoon, the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) reported. The quake struck at approximately 3:31 p.m., originating 3.7 miles west of Glen Ellen, a location southeast of Santa Rosa, in eastern Sonoma County.
USGS data indicates the earthquake’s epicenter was about 1.2 miles underground. Residents reported experiencing shaking for approximately 10 seconds.
Areas within a two-mile radius of the epicenter reported moderate shaking and light damage. Further away, residents reported only light shaking with no damage.
An aftershock with a magnitude of 3.1 followed eight minutes later, originating at a depth of 1.4 miles.
Authorities are continuing to assess the situation. This is a developing story, and updates will be provided as they become available.
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