A 5.2-magnitude earthquake with an epicenter about 18 miles southwest of Bakersfield rocked a large swath of Southern California Tuesday night.
The quake, initially estimated at 5.3 magnitude, occurred at 9:09 p.m., according to the U.S. Geological Survey. At least a dozen aftershocks of magnitude 2.5 and above followed, including magnitude 4.5 and 4.1 earthquakes.
The epicenter was located approximately 14 miles northwest of the unincorporated community of Grapevine, 60 miles northwest of Santa Clarita, and approximately 88 miles northwest of downtown Los Angeles.
Many Southern California residents said they received alerts from the USGS’ earthquake warning system, such as through the MyShake app. One person said he received 30 to 45 seconds of warning before feeling the shaking.
There were no immediate reports of damage. Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass’ office said on social media that the Los Angeles Fire Department was conducting a routine investigation to determine whether there was any damage.
The U.S. Geological Survey said the quake was felt in the Los Angeles Basin, interior valleys and in Santa Maria, Bakersfield and Fresno.
The accident occurred 13 miles from Lamont, California, 14 miles from Alvin, 19 miles from Rosedale and 22 miles from Oildale.
In the past 10 days, no earthquake of magnitude 3.0 or above has occurred nearby.
Based on the most recent three-year data sample, California and Nevada experience an average of five earthquakes of magnitude 5.0 to 6.0 per year.
The earthquake occurred at a depth of 5.6 miles. Did you feel this earthquake? Consider reporting your feelings to the U.S. Geological Survey.
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