Tag: Earthquake
Earthquake Hits Northern California On San Andreas Fault Line
CALIFORNIA—A 4.7 magnitude earthquake struck Tuesday, October 15 at 12:42 p.m. along the San Andreas fault line, according to the U.S. Geological Survey.
The tremor...
Man Found Dead Possible Fatality From Earthquake
CALIFORNIA—A man was found dead on Tuesday, July 9, crushed under a vehicle, several miles away from Ridgecrest, the epicenter of last weeks earthquakes....
7.1 Magnitude Earthquake Strikes Los Angeles
LOS ANGELES—A 7.1 earthquake struck Southern California, Los Angeles at 8:21 p.m., from southwest Searless Valley in San Bernardino County at a depth of 6.6...
6.4 Earthquake Strikes Southern California
LOS ANGELES—A 6.4 magnitude earthquake struck Southern California on Thursday, July 4. The earthquake occurred near the city of Ridgecrest at approximately 10:33 a.m....
Magnitude 3.6 Earthquake Strikes Near Malibu
MALIBU—A magnitude 3.6 earthquake occurred near Point Mugu State Park in Malibu on Wednesday, June 12 at about 5:07 p.m.
Seismologist Dr. Lucy Jones said...
Worldwide Participation In ShakeOut Earthquake Drill
MALIBU—On Thursday, October 18, at 10:18 a.m., people around the world for 5 minutes will participate on how to drop, cover, and hold on...
6.9 Earthquake In Lombok Kills 91
INDONESIA—A 6.9 magnitude earthquake struck Lombok Island in Indonesia on Sunday, August 5 killing 91 people. The earthquake triggered a tsunami warning and comes...
6.4 Magnitude Earthquake In Indonesia
INDONESIA—An earthquake hit Indonesia's Lombok Island, a popular tourist destination for beaches and surfing, at 6:47 a.m. local time on Sunday, July 29. Sixteen...
Earthquake Hits Southern California
LOS ANGELES—A 5.3 magnitude earthquake struck Southern California on Thursday, April 5. While the earthquake transpired offshore, the force was felt throughout the southern...
Earthquake Rattles Port Charles On “General Hospital!”
HOLLYWOOD—Who would have guessed that an earthquake in Port Charles would be all it took for Samantha Morgan to FINALLY reveal her feelings for...
Santa Monica Fault Line Found Below Rodeo Drive
BEVERLY HILLS—The California Geological Survey released a new map this week detailing an update to the Santa Monica fault line found beneath Rodeo Drive...
Endgame
UNITED STATES—In one way the earthquake had been a blessing in disguise for the drug store. People were actually happier with the new little...
After The Quake
UNITED STATES—Terrible rains came. Unhoused people in tents in the high school field got drenched. At my parents’ house they worked in the rain...
Whole Lotta Shakin
UNITED STATES—Among the carryovers from the Meyer era of Johnson Drug was Tammy the bookkeeper. She wore a dark sweater and skirt and was...
3.6 Magnitude Earthquake Strikes Westwood
WESTWOOD—At approximately 11:20 p.m. on Monday, September 18, an earthquake with a magnitude 3.6 shook the grounds 3 miles northwest of Westwood. It was...
Officials Release Earthquake Fault Maps For LA’s Westside
SANTA MONICA—State officials released new maps on Thursday, July 13, outlining the locations of earthquake fault lines running through a number of Los Angeles...
3.0-Magnitude Earthquake Hits Santa Monica
SANTA MONICA—An earthquake with a magnitude of 3.0 was felt across Santa Monica and West Los Angeles on Monday, May 1, at around 10:28...
Seismic Retrofit Program Approved By City Council
SANTA MONICA—According to a press release from the city of Santa Monica, the City Council unanimously approved the second reading of a comprehensive seismic...
L.A. Earthquake Fault More Dangerous Than Experts Believed
LOS ANGELES—New research shows that the Newport-Inglewood fault, one of Southern California’s top seismic danger zones, is more dangerous than experts expected. It is capable...
Study Indicates Los Angeles Overdue For Major Earthquake
LOS ANGELES—A study released by the U.S. Geological Survey on Thursday, March 2, indicated that the city of Los Angeles is due for a...