Olancha, CA – Residents near Sequoia National Forest experienced a pair of minor earthquakes early Saturday morning, according to the California Integrated Seismic Network (CISN).
The first quake, a magnitude 3.0, struck at 2:36 a.m. local time (09:36 UTC), centered about 12 kilometers south of Olancha at a shallow depth of 1.3 kilometers. Just under 30 minutes later, at 3:03 a.m. (10:03 UTC), a second tremor measuring magnitude 2.6 was recorded in nearly the same location at a depth of 3.5 kilometers.
According to CISN, both earthquakes occurred within the Sequoia region of Inyo County, an area known for regular seismic activity due to fault systems running along the eastern Sierra Nevada. No damage or injuries have been reported as of Saturday morning.
Minor quakes in the 2.0 to 3.0 range are generally not felt beyond the immediate area but serve as reminders of California’s active seismic zones. The U.S. Geological Survey encourages residents to report shaking through its “Did You Feel It?” platform, which helps scientists track how tremors affect local communities.
Experts note that while small quakes rarely cause damage, they often highlight fault line pressure that can precede larger events. Residents and visitors in Inyo County and Sequoia National Forest are reminded to review earthquake safety tips, including keeping emergency kits and communication plans ready.
