Magnitude 3.8 earthquake hits near Ventura

A magnitude 3.8 earthquake was reported Friday morning at 10:26 a.m. PT, nine miles from Santa Paula, California, according to the U.S. Geological Survey.

The earthquake occurred nine miles from San Buenaventura (Ventura), California, 14 miles from Oxnard, California, 15 miles from Fillmore, California, and 16 miles from Camarillo, California.

Over the past 10 days, there have been no earthquakes of magnitude 3.0 or greater centered nearby.

On average, 234 earthquakes with magnitudes between 3.0 and 4.0 occur each year in California and Nevada, according to a recent three-year data sample.

The earthquake occurred at a depth of 10.6 miles. Did you feel this earthquake? Consider reporting your feelings to the USGS.

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