A 4.6-magnitude earthquake hit west of Los Angeles on Friday, as reported by the United States Geological Survey. The quake occurred at 1:47 p.m. Pacific time, and experts are reviewing the data to determine its exact magnitude. The earthquake’s impact may prompt updates to the shake-severity map.
Aftershocks in the region
Aftershocks, which are smaller earthquakes following a larger one, can occur days, weeks, or even years after the initial event. These aftershocks can be as powerful as the initial earthquake and continue to affect already damaged areas.
Quakes and aftershocks within 100 miles
The aftershock data, based on the Modified Mercalli Intensity scale, includes earthquakes within 100 miles and seven days of the initial quake. The times are in Pacific time, and the information is as of Friday, Feb. 9 at 4:52 p.m. Eastern. Aftershocks data is as of Friday, Feb. 9 at 9:47 p.m. Eastern.
2024-02-09 22:38:52
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