INYO COUNTY, CA — According to the U.S. Geological Survey, a 2.7 magnitude quake occurred near Deep Springs Saturday afternoon.

The tremor, which shook the region at 3:29 p.m., was centered roughly 5 miles southeast of Deep Springs. It occurred at a depth of 6 miles.

Did you feel it?

Those who noticed the earthquake are encouraged to report it through the USGS Felt Report form.

Quakes last week

In the past week, seven tremors of magnitude 2.5 or above have been recorded in the area. The strongest, a 4.8 magnitude quake, hit close to Big Pine six days ago.

Last week’s five largest nearby earthquakes:

• 4.8, east-northeast of Big Pine on June 28
• 4.5, south-southeast of Deep Springs on June 28
• 4.3, east-northeast of Big Pine on June 28
• 3.9, southeast of Deep Springs on June 28
• 2.9, southwest of Toms Place on July 2

Source: The U.S. Geological Survey