A 4.9 magnitude earthquake struck roughly 14 miles east northeast of Barstow Monday at 1 p.m., according to according to the United States Geological Survey.
A 4.9 magnitude earthquake struck roughly 14 miles east, northeast of Barstow Monday at 1 p.m., according to according to the United States Geological Survey. Preliminary reports listed the magnitude at 4.7. The epicenter, in the Calico Mountains, is a sparsely populated area. Aftershocks, including a 3.5 and a 2.7, were felt in the same area within minutes of the first quake. The shaking was felt as far west as the Los Angeles area, including Burbank, Pasadena and Studio City.
There were no immediate reports of damage or injuries in the LA area. The Los Angeles Fire Department said it has not been placed on earthquake mode. Dr Lucy Jones, seismologist, commented on X that earthquakes of this size have been seen 'many times in the Mojave Desert.' She explained that this location is near the Calico fault, which crosses the Mojave.
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