A magnitude 4.4 earthquake struck a rural area southeast of Willits in Eastern Mendocino County on Tuesday afternoon. Occurring at a depth of nearly 5 miles, the quake produced light to moderate shaking, followed by smaller tremors and a magnitude 3.8 aftershock about 90 minutes later. There were no immediate reports of damage or injuries. The epicenter is located near the Maacama Fault, though the specific fault responsible has not yet been identified.
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