FORTUNA, Calif. — A 5.4 magnitude earthquake rumbled through Northern California on Sunday morning, authorities said.
According to the U.S. Geological Survey, the earthquake was reported 9 miles southeast of Rio Dell and 13 miles from Fortuna at about 10:35 a.m. PST.
The epicenter of the quake was 26 miles from Eureka, 26 miles from Arcata, 35 miles from McKinleyville, and 81 miles from Redding, the Los Angeles Times reported. It had a depth of about 17 feet, according to the USGS.
In the last 10 days, there have been five earthquakes of magnitude 3.0 or greater centered in the area, according to the newspaper.
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According to a recent three-year sample, annually an average of five earthquakes measuring between 5.0 and 6.0 are recorded in California, the Times reported.
Sunday’s earthquake came after one that had a 6.4 magnitude reading hit 12 miles west of Ferndale on Dec. 20. That earthquake killed two people, injured about a dozen people, and caused major damage, KGO-TV reported.