A magnitude 4.1 earthquake shook Southern California on March 27, 2026, and triggered more than a dozen aftershocks that led to light to moderate shaking across the region.
The quake was recorded at about 3:13 p.m. PT Friday, with its epicenter about 26 kilometers west-northwest of Ludlow, according to the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS). It originated at a depth of 1.4 kilometers. Shallow earthquakes generally produce more noticeable shaking despite their moderate magnitude.
According to the USGS, 57 people reported feeling the shaking through its “Did You Feel It?” system, where the quake was classified as Level III intensity. ShakeMap data indicated a maximum intensity of Level V, which is described as moderate shaking…