Smaller earthquakes quashed Southern California on Friday, Saturday, and Sunday. At approximately 11:44 p.m. on Friday, the initial shock occurred with a magnitude of about 3.7.
The USGS reported the epicenter was roughly 6.8 miles northwest of Malibu. On Saturday, a second earthquake with 3.5 magnitude struck in the same area, with ripples impacting across the San Fernando Valley and the Westside as well as Ventura County and even the Los Angeles Basin. Certain car alarms were turned off by sudden drops.
Saturday at 2:16 p.m. local time witnessed the third earthquake of its kind, which had an intensity rating below 3.0 magnitude on April 26. The topic is under scrutiny. Around seven miles south of Idyll wild, the epicenter was present during this period, and residents experienced severe disturbances in the San Jacinto Mountains area. About eight miles below the surface, the earthquake occurred.
At 11:01 p.m, local time on Sunday morning, the most recent earthquake was of 2.6 magnitude. The USGS reported that California, San Bernardino, and San Francisco County experienced seismic activity. An estimated depth of 4.9 miles was reported as the source. The data is currently being examined by seismologists, and the specific details may be adjusted.
According to a report from the EMC, the magnitude was 2.6.15. That was later affirmed by the Incorporated Research Institutions for Seismology (IRIS).
A small probability of a larger quake occurring, with the likelihood of an earthquake happening in the near future decreasing, according to reports from the Southern California Seismic Network’s website. The largest expected earthquake is approximately 1 magnitude unit smaller than the main shock, and the chance of such occurrence is very low at around 5%.
You can either use your arms to cover your head and neck or hide under a table.
Move outside away from buildings, trees and power lines Because it’s risky and prone to injury if you’re out in the open.
Earthquake Preparedness
As Southern California continues to experience increased seismic activity, understanding the risks associated with living in an earthquake-prone region is essential. The state has implemented various preparedness initiatives aimed at educating residents about earthquake safety and response strategies.