A Magnitude 4.1 Earthquake Strikes Northern California On Wednesday morning, a magnitude 4.1 earthquake hit the southwest Sacramento County area in Northern California, near Contra Costa, Solano, and San Joaquin counties. The U.S. Geological Survey reported that the earthquake occurred at 9:29 a.m. and triggered an early warning system, sending alerts to cellphones across the […]
Minor Earthquake Felt: A Reminder of Nature’s Power Introduction On October 8, 2023, a 4.1 magnitude earthquake was felt 56 kilometers northwest of Seattle, Washington, creating a momentary stir among the residents of the region. Despite the initial alarm, there have been no reports of major damage or injuries, and none are expected. This event […]
Earthquake Strikes Southern California, Adding to Climate and Natural Disaster Challenges On Sunday, a magnitude 5.1 earthquake struck near Ojai, rattling the larger Southern California region just as residents were dealing with intense rains from Tropical Storm Hilary. The temblor was felt across Southern California at 2:41 p.m., prompting the Ventura County Fire Department to […]
US 7.2-Magnitude Earthquake in Alaska Triggers Brief Tsunami Warning On July 16, 2023, a 7.2 magnitude earthquake struck southern Alaska, triggering a brief tsunami alert before being canceled about an hour later, according to monitoring bodies. The earthquake was widely felt throughout the Aleutian Islands, the Alaskan Peninsula, and Cook Inlet regions. Sirens in Kodiak, […]
