Breaking News: Los Angeles Area Hit by 4.6-Magnitude Earthquake

Breaking News: Los Angeles Area Hit by 4.6-Magnitude Earthquake

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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