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A reported 7.1 magnitude earthquake has struck Southern California just a day after another powerful quake hit the region. Live footage of the moment the earthquake struck was captured live on ESPN as the NBA’s Summer League showcase was going on during day one. Fans had rocked up to catch a glimpse of number one …

The latest earthquake occurred 11 miles northeast of Ridgecrest, according to the US Geological Survey. It rocked buildings and cracked foundations, sending jittery residents out on the streets. It comes a day after a 6.4-magnitude earthquake centered near Ridgecrest rattled the state Thursday. That earthquake has produced more than 1,400 aftershocks, scientists said. Multiple fires …

July 5, 2019 Anna Brown, After Southern California had seen one of the largest earthquakes in 20 years, topping at a magnitude 6.4 Thursday, California was hit again. A magnitude 6.9 earthquake has been reported in Southern California near the town of Ridgecrest. Facebook Twitter Source link

LOS ANGELES — A powerful 6.9 earthquake shook Southern California one day after a magnitude 6.4. The quake, centered 11 miles from Ridgecrest area, was originally listed as a 7.1 and was downgraded shortly after. There are no immediate reports of damage or injuries. Seismologist Dr. Lucy Jones said the 6.4 is now a foreshock, …

California authorities are hoping Thursday’s earthquake proves to be a wakeup call for residents who may not be ready for the big one. A majority of California residents live near an active fault line, but only about 10% have purchased earthquake insurance.  Had Thursday’s quake occurred under a densely populated area, the state would likely …

A 5.4-magnitude aftershock hit southern California on Friday morning, one day after the region experienced its largest earthquake in two decades. Thursday’s 6.4-magnitude quake landed in the small city of Ridgecrest, 100 miles (160km) from Los Angeles, and renewed fears about the potential for the “big one” to hit the west coast in the future. …

So far, there has been at least 159 recorded aftershocks above magnitude 2.5 following today’s 6.4 magnitude earthquake. Experts say that while this is higher than usual, it is not unprecedented. In the coming weeks, seismologist Robert Graves said there is a 9% chance of another earthquake greater than 6.4, and a 20% chance of …

Earthquake: 6.4 magnitude quake rattles Southern California  Los Angeles Times 6.4 Magnitude Earthquake Strikes Southern California  KTLA 5 Las Vegas feels Southern California’s 6.4 earthquake  FOX5 Las Vegas Magnitude 6.4 Earthquake Rocks Southern California on 4th of July  KTLA Los Angeles 6.4 earthquake rattles Southern California  CNN View full coverage on Google News Source link

A 21-year-old California woman was reportedly killed by three tiger sharks Wednesday while she was snorkeling in the Bahamas with her family, according to local reports. Jordan Lindsey of Los Angeles County had her right arm severed in the attack, officials from the Bahamas said, according to KABC. She was also bitten on her legs and buttocks …

Climate change in the Western U.S. means more intense and frequent wildfires churning out waves of smoke that scientists say will sweep across the continent to affect tens of millions of people and cause a spike in premature deaths. That emerging reality is prompting people in cities and rural areas alike to prepare for another …