3.4 quake reported at Anderson Springs

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ANDERSON SPRINGS – The Anderson Springs area has had another sizable earthquake in a week's time, with a 3.4 magnitude earthquake hitting the area Sunday.


The quake was recorded at 6:06 a.m. at a depth of 1.3 miles, according to the US Geological Survey. It was centered two miles northwest of Anderson Springs, three miles south of Cobb and four miles east of The Geysers.


The quake was immediately preceded by a 2.0 magnitude quake centered three miles west northwest of Anderson Springs.


A 4.4 magnitude quake hit near The Geysers last Tuesday.


In recent weeks, seismic activity has increased around the county, with larger quakes seen in the areas around The Geysers, as well as across the county near Lake Pillsbury.


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