Lee Vining, CA – Residents in parts of eastern California may have felt light shaking Sunday evening after a magnitude 3.3 earthquake struck near Lee Vining, according to federal seismic data.
According to the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS), the earthquake occurred at 7:02 p.m. UTC on Sunday, which corresponds to late Sunday morning local time, with an epicenter located about 39 kilometers (24 miles) east of Lee Vining in Mono County. The quake was recorded at a depth of approximately 16.2 kilometers (about 10 miles).
The tremor occurred in a seismically active region near the eastern Sierra Nevada, not far from Yosemite National Park and the California–Nevada border. While earthquakes of this magnitude are generally considered minor, they can still be felt by people near the epicenter, especially in rural mountain communities.
As of Sunday evening, the USGS “Did You Feel It?” reporting system showed limited public responses, suggesting light or brief shaking. No injuries, structural damage, or road impacts have been reported by local authorities.
Small earthquakes are common in Mono County and along the eastern California shear zone, an area that regularly experiences low to moderate seismic activity. Experts note that quakes in the 3.0 to 3.9 range rarely cause damage but serve as reminders of the region’s ongoing tectonic movement.
Residents who felt the shaking are encouraged to submit reports through the USGS website to help scientists better understand how the quake was experienced across different communities.
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