Recent Earthquakes in California and Nevada
Los Angeles Special Map
Click on an earthquake on the above map for more information.
Greater Los Angeles Area
California has had:
- 1 earthquake M5 or greater in the past 24 hours
- 9 earthquakes in the past 7 days
- 32 earthquakes in the past 30 days
Earthquakes can bring mild to violent shaking and can occur anytime anywhere. These guides from the Federal Emergency Management Agency can help you prepare for an earthquake and what to do during and after an earthquake.
Recent Earthquakes in California and Nevada
Click on an earthquake on the above map for a zoomed-in view.
Conclusion
A powerful 7.1-magnitude earthquake rocked buildings and cracked foundations in Southern California on Friday night. The quake was centered near Ridgecrest, California, about 150 miles (240 kilometers) northeast of Los Angeles. There were no reports of any deaths or serious injuries, but the quake did cause widespread damage to buildings and infrastructure.
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