A magnitude 4.4 earthquake hit Southern California on Thursday morning, according to the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS).
USGS Earthquakes posted on X: “Yes Southern California, that was an earthquake you just felt. Today’s reminder that California is earthquake country. Preliminary estimate M4.4 north of Riverside, near town of Muscoy.”
The Context
The earthquake came after a larger event off the coast of Russia earlier this week that sparked tsunami warnings in Hawaii and off the U.S. West Coast.
California frequently experiences earthquakes, with its major cities and coastal areas having plans in place for such events.
Was There An Earthquake In Los Angeles?
At about 9:32 a.m. local time, a magnitude 4.4 earthquake struck San Bernardino County and was felt across Southern California, including in Los Angeles and San Diego…