Southern California was rattled by a series of earthquakes on Saturday, with tremors felt in several locations including Los Angeles, Ontario, Eastvale, and Rancho Cucamonga. The US Geological Survey (USGS) recorded two significant quakes during the day.
Details of the Earthquakes
The first earthquake, measuring 3.5 in magnitude, struck just after 10 AM local time. Its epicenter was located around three miles southeast of Ontario, at a depth of approximately six kilometers.
Shortly after, at 10:34 AM, a second, slightly stronger earthquake measuring 3.9 in magnitude shook the region. Despite the back-to-back tremors, no injuries or significant damage have been reported so far.
Public Reactions and Observations
The real-time earthquake tracking site, Volcano Discovery, received several reports from locals who felt the tremors. One resident of Pomona described the experience as a “light jolt,” with birds in the yard going silent before the shaking began.
A La Verne resident reported hearing rumbling and seeing glass objects shake for a few seconds, though no damage occurred. An Anaheim resident mentioned how their dog began acting strangely just before the earthquake hit.
Recent Earthquake Activity
The earthquakes on Saturday followed two smaller quakes on Friday in Southern California and Baja California. A 2.4 magnitude earthquake hit near Del Mar in the morning, while a 3.1 magnitude quake struck near Ensenada in the afternoon. Both incidents also went without reported damage.
Southern California is no stranger to seismic activity, and while these tremors serve as a reminder of the region’s earthquake risks, authorities have not issued any alerts or warnings following the recent events.