A series of earthquakes shook California over that last 24 hours, ranging in strength from 2.5 to 2.7 in magnitude, according to the United States Geological Survey (USGS).
No damage or injuries have been reported, and no tsunami warnings have been issued as a result of the seismic activity.
The Context
According to the USGS, moderate quakes can be a reminder and a warning, prompting residents to review emergency plans as experts caution that California remains overdue for a major earthquake.
What To Know
The first earthquake struck about 5 miles northwest of Pinnacles, California, Friday, at a shallow depth of four miles. Hours later, about 6 miles from Avenal, California, another quake hit at shallow depth.
On Saturday, two more earthquakes struck back-to-back outside Santa Clarita, California, at strength of 2.5 and 2.7 magnitude, both at shallow depths, meaning they can be felt more widely because they are closer to the surface…