Southern California got an unexpected wake-up call Monday as three earthquakes rattled the region in less than 12 hours. The tremors, centered near San Bernardino, weren’t massive, but they were strong enough to be felt across multiple cities, leaving many residents wondering is this a sign of something bigger?
While there have been no reports of major damage or injuries, these quakes are a stark reminder that California sits on one of the most seismically active regions in the world.
Three Quakes in One Day What Happened?
The shaking started early, with a magnitude 3.5 earthquake hitting just before 9:45 a.m. on Monday. Only three minutes later, a 3.0-magnitude aftershock followed. Then, as people were winding down for the night, a third quake measuring 3.6 struck at 9:58 p.m.
According to the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS), all three quakes were relatively shallow, originating about 4.6 miles underground, making them easier to feel. Residents in San Bernardino, Riverside, Victorville, and Hesperia reported mild to moderate shaking, though no serious structural damage has been reported.
Should You Be Concerned?
Whenever multiple quakes hit in a short time, it’s natural to wonder if a bigger one is coming. According to seismologist Dr. Lucy Jones, these small tremors aren’t necessarily a warning sign of a major earthquake, but they do serve as a reminder that we live in earthquake country…