Deep Springs, CA – Residents in parts of eastern California may have felt light shaking early Wednesday morning after a magnitude 3.7 earthquake struck near the rural community of Deep Springs.
According to the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS), the earthquake occurred at 7:44 a.m. local time Wednesday (15:44 UTC), approximately 7 kilometers southeast of Deep Springs, near the California–Nevada border. The quake was recorded at a depth of 10.2 kilometers, which is considered relatively shallow and can increase the likelihood of noticeable ground movement.
USGS ShakeMap data estimated Intensity IV (Light) shaking in areas closest to the epicenter. At this level, shaking can be felt indoors by many people, with dishes, windows, and doors rattling, but no damage is typically expected.
The earthquake was reviewed and confirmed by the California Integrated Seismic Network (CISN), which includes researchers from UC Berkeley and the USGS. A focal mechanism analysis suggests typical fault movement common to the seismically active Eastern California Shear Zone.
As of Wednesday morning, there were no immediate reports of injuries or structural damage, and USGS “Did You Feel It?” responses were still limited. The remote nature of the area likely reduced the number of felt reports.
Eastern California frequently experiences small to moderate earthquakes due to ongoing tectonic movement between the Pacific and North American plates. Seismologists note that earthquakes in the magnitude 3 range are common and usually do not indicate a larger event is imminent.
Residents who felt the shaking are encouraged to submit a report through the USGS website to help scientists better understand how the quake was experienced across the region.
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