Minor Earthquake Rattles Willits

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August 13, 2022

***A map from the USGS showing where the quake’s epicenter was located***

The United States Geological Survey’s Earthquake Information database indicates a small earthquake measuring 2.5 on the Richter scale shook the earth approximately 2 kilometers east of Willits. The earthquake occured at 10:43 a.m.

According to USGS’s “Did You Feel It” map, the quake is considered weak and no damage resulted.

2.5 magnitude #earthquake. 2 mi from #Willits, CA, United States https://t.co/GgGcFtnm8u
— CA Earthquakes (@QuakesInCA) August 13, 2022

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D. Kolden August 13, 2022 At 2:14 pm

I felt it in willits on Baechtel rd.

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