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California Quakes Include 3.3 Petrolia Tremor

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California Quakes Include 3.3 Petrolia Tremor

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A magnitude 3.3 earthquake struck near Petrolia in Humboldt County at 6:43 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 21. The epicenter was about nine miles southeast of Petrolia, roughly seven miles deep. The shaking was classified as weak, and no injuries or damage were reported; residents submitted reports through the U.S. Geological Survey’s “Did You Feel It?” system.

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