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California Shaken: Two Earthquakes Rattle Residents, Experts Warn

9/10/2025

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A 2.0 magnitude earthquake hit near Trona, CA on September 9, 2025, at 2:03 p.m., with a depth of 1 mile.
A separate 3.4 magnitude quake near Willow Creek, CA, occurred at 9:45 a.m., initially reported as 3.6 but later downgraded.
Residents nearby felt the Willow Creek tremor.
Experts advise to drop, cover, and hold on during quakes, as aftershocks may follow.
The U.S. Geological Survey urges reporting felt earthquakes online.

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Story summary

A 2.0 magnitude earthquake hit near Trona, CA on September 9, 2025, at 2:03 p.m., with a depth of 1 mile.
A separate 3.4 magnitude quake near Willow Creek, CA, occurred at 9:45 a.m., initially reported as 3.6 but later downgraded.
Residents nearby felt the Willow Creek tremor.
Experts advise to drop, cover, and hold on during quakes, as aftershocks may follow.
The U.S. Geological Survey urges reporting felt earthquakes online.