California earthquake: 4.4 earthquake hits near Avalon

A magnitude 4.4 earthquake was reported at 2:44 a.m. Monday, 54 miles from Avalon, according to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration's Tsunami Warning System.

The earthquake occurred 54 miles from San Diego, 59 miles from Coronado, 63 miles from Solana Beach, California and 64 miles from Imperial Beach.

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

An average of 25 earthquakes with magnitudes between 4.0 and 5.0 occur per year in California and Nevada, according to a recent three-year data sample.

The earthquake occurred at a depth of 3.7 miles. Did you feel this earthquake? Consider reporting what you felt to the USGS.

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