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The third and largest earthquake to hit the Pleasanton area hit Friday afternoon.Related:3.5 magnitude earthquake hits ...
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How common is an earthquake in Alabama?
Still, earthquakes are not uncommon in Alabama. Since 1886, more than 400 earthquakes have been recorded in the state.
Earthquakes are sometimes more challenging to prepare for than other hazards, because they happen infrequently.
On that day, two earthquakes — one a 3.5 magnitude and the other 3.6 — were included in a flurry of tremors and aftershocks.