A 4.2 magnitude earthquake was reported at 8:01 pm on Saturday, less than a kilometer from Prunedale, California, according to the US Geological Survey.
The earthquake occurred seven miles from Watsonville, seven miles from Gilroy, eight miles from Salinas and nine miles from Hollister.
In the last 10 days, there were two earthquakes of magnitude 3.0 or greater centered nearby.
An average of 25 earthquakes with magnitudes between 4.0 and 5.0 occur each year in California and Nevada, according to a recent three-year data sample.
The earthquake occurred at a depth of 4.9 miles. Did you feel this tremor? Consider reporting your feelings to the USGS.
Find out what to do before and during an earthquake near you by reading our five-step earthquake preparedness guide.
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