Southern California was rocked last night by a series of earthquakes that had everyone on their toes. Leading the charge was a magnitude 4.5 quake, which hit around 8:39 p.m., leaving residents wondering if they’d stumbled into a scene from a disaster movie. Centered near Brawley in Imperial County, this shake fest began with a lesser 3.5 tremor at 4:15 p.m., followed by a slew of smaller quakes throughout the evening.
The seismic activity may have left some folks a little rattled, especially since it followed a 4.0 quake just 20 minutes prior. The U.S. Geological Survey was quick to issue a ShakeAlert warning for those in the vicinity, reminding everyone to stay informed and prepared. This kind of seismic shindig is nothing new for Californians, who know that when the ground starts to move, it’s time to keep calm and carry on—hopefully with some extra snacks on hand!
While it’s all in a day’s work for our state, it does raise questions about preparedness and what might come next. After all, with the earth under our feet continuing to remind us of its presence, who wouldn’t want to have a plan? What’s the best way to feel the ground shake without losing your cool?
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Andrew Johnson
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