Susanville Shaken by 4.7 Magnitude Earthquake
Riverside County experienced another earthquake early Wednesday, Jan. 21, when a magnitude-4.3 tremor struck about 12 miles North East of Indio at 12:30 a.m., according to the USGS.
The event, initially reported as a 4.4, occurred at a shallow depth of 2 miles and was followed by a 2.5-magnitude aftershock about 30 minutes later. These tremors followed a larger 4.9-magnitude earthquake on Monday, Jan. 19, which triggered multiple aftershocks ranging from magnitude 2.8 to 3.6.
The continued activity highlights the region’s seismic volatility and underscores the importance of preparedness in Southern California. Residents are advised to remain aware of aftershocks while officials monitor the area.
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- According to a recent three-year data sample, an average of five earthquakes with magnitudes between 5.0 and 6.0 occur yearly in California.
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Source: The LA Times
