A magnitude 4.0 earthquake was reported at 9:39 a.m. Pacific time in Lake Elsinore, Calif., occurring at a depth of 5.6 miles.
In the past 10 days, there have been two earthquakes of magnitude 3.0 or greater centered nearby, indicating ongoing seismic activity in the area.
California and Nevada experience an average of 25 earthquakes with magnitudes between 4.0 and 5.0 annually, highlighting the region's seismic volatility.
The article encourages readers to report their experiences during the earthquake to the USGS and get prepared for future earthquakes by signing up for the Unshaken newsletter.
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