A series of earthquakes struck off Catalina Island, starting with a 3.1 magnitude tremor at 4:11 p.m., followed by a 2.5 quake, and a 3.6 quake at 5:32 p.m.
The largest earthquake in the series registered a magnitude of 3.6 with a shallow depth of just 0.1 miles, while the initial quake was deeper at 3.4 miles.
California experiences an average of 234 earthquakes with magnitudes between 3.0 and 4.0 each year, highlighting the region's seismic activity.
Residents are encouraged to prepare for future earthquakes by signing up for the Unshaken newsletter, which provides emergency preparedness steps and guidance.
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