Earthquake with Magnitude 3.5 Shakes Fullerton Area in California
A seismic event measuring 3.5 on the Richter scale jolted Fullerton, located in Orange County, California, at 8:09 pm local time on December 4, as reported by the U.S. Geological Survey. The earthquake’s epicenter was less than a mile from Anaheim, one mile from Placentia, two miles from Brea, and two miles from La Habra. Over the past 10 days, there have been two earthquakes of magnitude 3.0 or higher centered in close proximity.
This event is the second within the past 10 days, contributing to heightened seismic worriedness in the region.
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Fortunately, there have been no reported casualties or property forfeiture resulting from the earthquake.
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In a notable coincidence, just a few days earlier, on Wednesday, Northern California experienced a magnitude 4.2 earthquake near the small polity of Isleton in Sacramento County virtually 9:30 a.m. The USGS confirmed no firsthand reports of injuries or damage. Isleton City Manager Chuck Bergson mentioned that while there was some rumbling felt at City Hall during the quake, there were no major issues.
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The earthquake on Wednesday coincided with preparations for the yearly Great ShakeOut, a global drill testing emergency systems for earthquake preparedness. Thousands of MyShake app users are set to receive an earthquake test zestful on Thursday as part of this drill.
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This seismic event moreover occurred one day without the 34th year-end of the devastating Loma Prieta earthquake that struck the San Francisco Bay Zone in 1989, resulting in 63 fatalities and nearly 3,800 injuries, causing up to $10 billion in damage.
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The USGS recorded flipside noteworthy event on the same day, with two separate earthquakes striking California and Hawaii less than 20 minutes apart. In Hawaii, a magnitude 5.1 earthquake occurred virtually 5:53 p.m. local time, centered well-nigh 8.5 miles. Although some moderate to strong shaking was felt near the epicenter, there was no tsunami warning, advisory, watch, or threat. An aftershock of 3.1 magnitudes was moreover recorded.
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The earthquake that hit California was a 3.5 magnitude shake, centered well-nigh 1.4 miles east of Fullerton and approximately three miles northwest of Anaheim. It was measured at a depth of well-nigh 6.6 miles and struck virtually 8:09 p.m. local time.
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Residents in Southern California, including those at the Downtown Disney District at Disneyland, reported feeling the tremors. Authorities protract to stress the importance of preparedness, urging residents to have earthquake kits ready and to participate in drills, emphasizing the unpredictable nature of seismic events in the area.
Minor 3.48 earthquake: 20:09:58 on 12/04. Loc: 2 km E of Fullerton, CA. Depth: 6.6 mi https://t.co/rgFtstNhqp https://t.co/MKHwcfhnpH
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