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Small earthquake shakes Chino Valley

A 3.8 magnitude earthquake was measured near Chino Valley on July 24, 2023.
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A 3.8 magnitude earthquake was measured near Chino Valley on July 24, 2023.

The United States Geological Survey says a 3.8 magnitude earthquake shook Chino Valley Sunday afternoon but there were no immediate reports of any injuries or damage.

The small quake struck hit around 2 p.m. yesterday. The Yavapai County Office of Emergency Management says it received reports of shaking and tremors in Prescott, Prescott Valley and Chino Valley.

Records show that since 1850, Arizona has had more than 20 earthquakes with magnitudes of 5.0 or higher.

The USGS reports that the largest earthquake on record in Arizona measured a 5.6 magnitude in July 1959.