MAGNITUDE 3.1 EARTHQUAKE STRIKES NEAR LIKELY IN NORTHERN CALIFORNIA

By CALWIRE Weather Desk — Wednesday, October 21, 2026

  By CALWIRE Weather Desk  |  PUBLISHED: Wednesday, October 21, 2026

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HAPPENING NOW — Oct 21, 10:34 AM PT
MAGNITUDE 3.1 EARTHQUAKE STRIKES NEAR LIKELY IN NORTHERN CALIFORNIA
A magnitude 3.1 earthquake hit 39 kilometers south-southwest of Likely, California, at 8:55 a.m. PT Tuesday, according to the U.S. Geological Survey. The quake struck at a depth of 6 kilometers.
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Three people reported feeling the temblor, according to USGS data. There is no immediate word on damage or injuries in the rural area of Modoc County.

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This is a developing story and will be updated as more information becomes available.