A 5.3 magnitude earthquake struck Southern California on Tuesday night time.
The earthquake struck about 14 miles northeast of Lamont, California, at 9:09 pm PST.
Sturdy tremors had been felt in Los Angeles, Orange, Kern and Riverside counties.
Tremors had been felt as far north as Fresno.
The primary shock was adopted by a number of bigger aftershocks. After the principle shock that occurred at 9:09, there have been no less than 20 aftershocks.
No injury or accidents had been reported.
Good night Southern California! Did you’re feeling the 9:09 pm 5.3 magnitude earthquake 14 miles northeast of Lamont, California? this #shakealert The system is began. look: https://t.co/C3O7gnnFLL @Cal_OES @CAGEoSurvey @USGS_Quakes pic.twitter.com/RBSud1osB5
— U.S. Geological Survey ShakeAlert (@USGS_ShakeAlert) August 7, 2024
Dr. Lucy Jones studies on ABC 7 with extra details about Tuesday night time’s earthquake:
A 4.9-magnitude earthquake hit Southern California final week.