An earthquake with a magnitude of 4.9 was reported to have occurred in Southern California on Monday afternoon, July 29, according to the United States Geological Survey.
Per the United States Geological Survey (USGS), the epicenter of the earthquake, which took place at approximately one o’clock in the afternoon, was located approximately 7.5 miles to the northeast of Barstow.
According to seismologist Dr. Lucy Jones, the epicenter of the earthquake was located close to the Calico fault, which is located in the Mojave Desert. Additionally, the epicenter was around 30 miles away from the San Andreas fault.
Jones has stated in a tweet that the probability of an earthquake occurring in San Andreas will not be affected by this.
The United States Geological Survey (USGS) reports that immediately after that, a 3.5-magnitude earthquake occurred in the same region, along with a second aftershock measuring 2.7.
Pasadena, Redlands, and Temecula were among the cities that experienced a few severe jolts as a result of the earthquake, which was felt throughout the whole region.
There were no reports of injuries or damage that were initially received.