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MINOR EARTHQUAKE SHAKES VALENCIA AREA
By CAL WIRE Weather Desk — Wednesday, August 12, 2026
By CAL WIRE Weather Desk  |  PUBLISHED: Wednesday, August 12, 2026
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HAPPENING NOW — Aug 12, 2:08 PM PT
MINOR EARTHQUAKE SHAKES VALENCIA AREA

A magnitude 2.7 earthquake struck about 9 kilometers southwest of Valencia on Tuesday afternoon, according to the U.S. Geological Survey. The quake occurred at 1:56 p.m. PT at a depth of 4 kilometers.

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Thirty-one people reported feeling the temblor, the USGS said. There was no immediate word of damage or injuries in the area.

See also: MAGNITUDE 3.2 EARTHQUAKE STRIKES NEAR THE GEYSERS IN SONOMA COUNTY · M3.2 QUAKE ROCKS GEYSERS AREA EARLY TUESDAY

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

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