Sacramento, CA – Seismic activity ticked upward across Central and Southern California on Wednesday, as at least six small earthquakes were recorded within hours, including three near Markleeville and others near Pinnacles, Toms Place, and Desert Hot Springs. The strongest, a 3.2 magnitude quake, struck just northwest of Pinnacles National Park around 2:46 a.m. PDT at a depth of 7.1 km.
According to the U.S. Geological Survey and the California Integrated Seismic Network, the cluster began early Wednesday morning with a pair of shallow tremors southeast of Markleeville, followed by a 2.7 magnitude quake near Toms Place in Mono County. Roughly three hours later, a 2.6 magnitude quake hit near Desert Hot Springs in Riverside County, felt by at least six residents.
While none of the events caused structural damage or injuries, their proximity to populated and seismically sensitive areas has prompted local emergency officials to remind residents to check emergency kits, secure loose items, and review earthquake safety plans…