Earthquake: 2.8 quake strikes near Willow Creek, California - Los Angeles Times
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Earthquake: 2.8 quake strikes near Willow Creek, California

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A shallow magnitude 2.8 earthquake was reported Monday afternoon 30 miles from Willow Creek, Calif., according to the U.S. Geological Survey. The temblor occurred at 3:23 p.m. Pacific time at a depth of 24.2 miles.

[Updated 5:41 p.m. June 10: An earlier version of the headline and post stated that the quake was 3.1 magnitude, 29 miles from Willow Creek and at a depth of 24.9 miles.]

According to the USGS, the epicenter was 44 miles from McKinleyville, Calif., 47 miles from Arcata, Calif., 48 miles from Bayside, Calif., and 214 miles from Sacramento.

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In the last 10 days, there has been one earthquake magnitude 3.0 and greater centered nearby.

Read more about Southern California earthquakes.

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