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2024 - 8 - 6

California Shaken, Not Stirred: 5.3 Magnitude Earthquake Rocks SoCal

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A 5.3 magnitude earthquake rattled Southern California, sparking reactions from residents across the region. Here's what you need to know!

Tuesday night turned into an unexpected shake-up for Southern California as a 5.3 magnitude earthquake struck near Bakersfield, centered in Kern County. The quake, which occurred at around 9:09 p.m., sent shockwaves rippling across the region, with residents from Los Angeles to San Luis Obispo feeling the tremors. The U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) reported that the epicenter was near the small town of Lamont, approximately 18 miles from Bakersfield.

While no immediate damage was reported, the earthquake rattled the nerves of many. The Los Angeles Fire Department sprang into action, conducting safety checks throughout the city. Social media was quickly awash with reactions from Californians sharing their experiences and some even joking about the state's notorious reputation for quakes. Many residents in the affected areas reported items falling off shelves and minor cracks appearing in walls.

This quake is part of California's ongoing seismic activity, a reminder of the state's position along the infamous San Andreas Fault. Earthquakes of this size, while not uncommon, are always a stark reminder of the need for preparedness. Experts advise having emergency kits ready and knowing the safest places to take cover. The geological community reiterated that while this quake was significant, it is not necessarily precursory to a larger event, though they continue to monitor the activity closely.

In an interesting twist of timing, this earthquake comes on the heels of the recent release of disaster movies focusing on seismic catastrophes in California. Some joked on social media that Hollywood’s latest blockbusters should come with a disclaimer: "Inspired by true events, past, present, and future!" The frequency of such quakes underlines the importance of infrastructure resilience and the advancements made in earthquake prediction technologies.

In the past, early warning systems have successfully alerted residents seconds before the shaking starts, potentially saving lives. Did you know the largest recorded earthquake in California was the Fort Tejon quake of 1857? It had a magnitude of approximately 7.9 and caused extensive damage along the San Andreas Fault. Another interesting fact: The infamous 1906 San Francisco earthquake led to reforms in building standards, showing how these natural events have shaped California’s readiness for future tremors.

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Magnitude 5.3 earthquake rattles nerves in Southern California (USA TODAY)

Magnitude 5.3 earthquake rattles nerves in Southern California · Tuesday's earthquake was the most recent to strike California and was felt as far away as Los ...

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California rocked by 5.3 magnitude earthquake centered near ... (ABC News)

The biggest one was centered in Kern County, but was felt in Los Angeles. ByJolie Lash. August 6, 2024, 9:40 PM. 1:16. A screengrab of the USGS showing the ...

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5.3 magnitude earthquake hits Kern County, USGS says (KFSN-TV)

A preliminary magnitude 5.1 earthquake struck Kern County on Tuesday night, rattling communities across California.

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5.2-magnitude earthquake near Bakersfield rattles Central Coast ... (San Luis Obispo Tribune)

Residents in the Central Coast of California, including San Luis Obispo County, felt an earthquake that originated near Kern County in Bakersfield.

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5.2 magnitude earthquake centered near Lamont shakes Southern ... (The Pasadena Star-News)

There were no immediate reports of damage in Southern California. Immediately following the quake, the Los Angeles Fire Department said that “pursuant to ...

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5.1-magnitude earthquake in Kern County rattles SoCal (NBC Southern California)

Various parts of Southern California were rattled Tuesday evening as a 5.1-magnitude earthquake shook 25 miles from Bakersfield.

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Magnitude 5.3 earthquake strikes Kern County, with shaking felt ... (KABC-TV)

A magnitude 5.3 earthquake struck in Kern County Tuesday night, with significant shaking felt throughout Southern California.

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5.3 magnitude earthquake rumbles through Los Angeles area (CNN)

A 5.3 magnitude earthquake struck near Bakersfield, California Tuesday night, according to the US Geological survey.

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5.2 magnitude earthquake felt throughout Bakersfield area (KGET 17)

A magnitude 5.2 earthquake struck in the Mettler area Tuesday night, according to the US Geological Survey.

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Magnitude 5.2 earthquake rattles Southern California (KTLA)

A magnitude 5.2 earthquake struck near Bakersfield Tuesday evening sending out shockwaves felt across Southern California. The quake, which struck at a ...

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California earthquake: Magnitude 5.2 quake hits near Bakersfield (Los Angeles Times)

A magnitude 5.2 earthquake struck at 9:09 p.m. Tuesday 18 miles from Bakersfield, according to the U.S. Geological Survey.

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Magnitude 5.2 earthquake strikes near Bakersfield, with shaking felt ... (KGO-TV)

A magnitude 5.2 earthquake struck in Kern County Tuesday night, with significant shaking felt throughout Southern California.

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5.3 magnitude earthquake centered near Lamont shakes Southern ... (San Bernardino County Sun)

A 5.3 magnitude earthquake was reported in Kern County on Tuesday evening, followed by a 4.5 aftershock that reached neighboring counties, according to the ...

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Southern California rattled by 5.2 magnitude earthquake, but there ... (NBC News)

An earthquake northwest of Los Angeles shook a large swath of Southern California on Tuesday night, but there were no immediate reports of damage.

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Magnitude 5.2 earthquake rattles Southern California (KTLA)

A magnitude 5.2 earthquake struck near Bakersfield Tuesday evening sending out shockwaves felt across Southern California. The quake, which struck at a ...

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5.2 Mettler earthquake rattles Kern County (KGET 17)

A 5.2 magnitude earthquake rattled Kern County just after 9 o'clock Tuesday night, striking near Mettler, just south of Bakersfield.

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Map: 5.2-Magnitude Earthquake Strikes Southern California (The New York Times)

Aftershocks are typically minor adjustments along the portion of a fault that slipped at the time of the initial earthquake. Quakes and aftershocks within 100 ...

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Sichuan Province earthquake offers lessons for landslide prediction ... (Phys.Org)

Using data collected from a 2022 magnitude 6.8 earthquake in Luding County in China's Sichuan Province, researchers have tested whether Global Navigation ...

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Magnitude 5.2 earthquake strikes Southern California (WLS-TV)

A magnitude 5.2 earthquake struck in Kern County Tuesday night, with significant shaking felt throughout Southern California.

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What to know about this week's earthquake depth (NBC Southern California)

The quake centered in Kern County was shallow, making it more likely to be felt over a wide area, experts say. By Xuanjie Coco Huang • Published 20 mins ago ...

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Southern California rocked by series of earthquakes: Is a bigger one ... (The Desert Sun)

This latest quake certainly has aftershock activity. A magnitude 5.2 quake at 9:09 p.m. in Lamont near Bakersfield was felt as far away as Los Angeles, over 100 ...

California's first-in-the-nation earthquake warning system notified ... (Office of Governor Gavin Newsom)

What you need to know: The state's earthquake Early Warning System notified millions of Californians through emergency alerts — some up to 35 seconds before ...

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Dozens of aftershocks continue to rattle SoCal a day after 5.2 ... (KABC-TV)

The USGS has recorded nearly 70 aftershocks since Tuesday's quake centered in Lamont, mostly measuring between 2.0 to 4.0 magnitude.

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Magnitude 5.2 earthquake strikes Southern California (WTVD-TV)

A magnitude 5.2 earthquake struck in Kern County Tuesday night, with significant shaking felt throughout Southern California.

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Strike Force: USU Leads Collaborative $2.3M NSF Grant to Study ... (usu.edu)

USU researchers are among an interdisciplinary team set to probe seismic cycle processes and examine associated human impacts of earthquakes.

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