On a quiet morning in Ontario, California, residents were startled by the sudden jolt of a 3.6 magnitude earthquake. The ground shook beneath their feet, causing minor tremors and rattling windows. While no significant damage was reported, the event served as a stark reminder of the unpredictable nature of our planet.
Just days later, another earthquake struck the same area with even greater intensity - measuring at 3.8 on the Richter scale. This time, residents felt a stronger impact as buildings swayed and objects fell from shelves. The quake left many feeling anxious and vulnerable, wondering when the next tremor might occur.
The earthquake east of Ontario, about 40 miles east of Los Angeles, was reported at about 11:30 p.m. Light shaking was felt in Ontario, parts of Los Angeles, Santa Monica, the South Bay, Pasadena, Chatsworth, Pomona, San Bernardino, Riverside and other areas.
The quake hit just outside of Ontario, about six miles south of Rancho Cucamonga and about 18 miles southwest of San Bernardino, the USGS said, and could be felt as far away as Los Angeles and Huntington Beach.
The USGS said the earthquake originated about eight miles underground and struck around 11:38 p.m. local time Thursday. There were no immediate reports of damage or injuries.
The earthquake comes days after nearly 20 earthquakes rocked parts of Southern California within a short period of time.
The quake hit just outside of Ontario, about six miles south of Rancho Cucamonga and about 18 miles southwest of San Bernardino, the USGS said, and could be felt as far away as Los Angeles and Huntington Beach.
The USGS said the earthquake originated about eight miles underground and struck around 11:38 p.m. local time Thursday. There were no immediate reports of damage or injuries.
The earthquake comes days after nearly 20 earthquakes rocked parts of Southern California within a short period of time.
These back-to-back earthquakes serve as a sobering reminder of the importance of being prepared for natural disasters. With seismic activity being an ever-present threat in California, it is crucial for residents to have emergency plans in place to ensure their safety and well-being during such events.
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