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Will Southern California experience an aftershock of magnitude 5.0 or higher by the end of August 2024?
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Southern California•Lamont•California•Los Angeles•Santa Clarita•San Gabriel Valley•Bakersfield•San Andreas Fault•Los Angeles Fire Department•USGS ShakeAlert
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Magnitude 5.3 Earthquake Hits Southern California, No Major Damage Reported
Aug 7, 2024, 04:22 AM
Southern California experienced a significant seismic event as a magnitude 5.3 earthquake struck near Lamont, California, on Tuesday night. The quake, which occurred at 9:09 pm, was felt widely across the region, including in Los Angeles, Santa Clarita, and San Gabriel Valley. The epicenter was located southwest of Bakersfield, near the San Andreas Fault. The earthquake was followed by over 50 aftershocks, with magnitudes ranging from 3.1 to 4.5. Despite the intensity of the shaking, there have been no reports of major damage. The Los Angeles Fire Department activated its earthquake response protocol to assess any potential impacts on infrastructure. The USGS ShakeAlert system successfully notified residents seconds before the quake was felt, providing a brief window for preparation.
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