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California Quakes: Back-to-Back Earthquakes Rattle Imperial County Near Salton Sea Early Saturday
Imperial County, CA – Two minor earthquakes struck Imperial County Saturday morning, unsettling residents near the Salton Sea. The quakes occurred less
By County Herald Weather Center · 2024-12-14T14:06:52+00:00
Imperial County, CA – Two minor earthquakes struck Imperial County Saturday morning, unsettling residents near the Salton Sea. The quakes occurred less The first tremor, reported as a magnitude 3.2, struck at approximately 6:15 a.m. PT. This was followed minutes later by a secondary seismic event, registered at magnitude 2.8.
Geologists with the U.S. Geological Survey confirmed both epicenters were located in the immediate vicinity of the Salton Sea, an area known for geothermal activity and frequent, minor seismic swarms.
While residents across the Imperial Valley reported feeling a brief jolt, local emergency management officials have not reported any significant damage or injuries at this time.
Earthquakes of this magnitude are relatively common in the region, which sits near the southern terminus of the San Andreas Fault and the complex Brawley Seismic Zone.
Authorities remind the public to continue practicing drop, cover, and hold on procedures should further aftershocks occur throughout the day.