Fontana felt a minor shakeup on Christmas Eve as a 2.7 magnitude earthquake briefly rattled nerves but, caused no reported harm. According to the US Geological Survey, the temblor struck approximately two miles northeast of the city at 7:50 p.m. local time. No damage to structures or injuries were reported in the wake of the event, as confirmed by CBS News Los Angeles.
The quake, which occurred at a shallow depth of just over four kilometers beneath the earth's surface, was felt by residents as weak shaking near the epicenter. The European-Mediterranean Seismological Centre (EMSC) and The Incorporated Research Institutions for Seismology (IRIS) both confirmed the earthquake's magnitude at 2.7, aligning with the readings from the USGS. Weather conditions reported by the USGS at the time of the earthquake noted clear skies and a temperature of 52 degrees Fahrenheit.
The seismic monitoring service noted that so far, 12 user reports have been submitted, with 10 people indicating they felt the impact. Entries on EMSC's 'I felt it' map from the region reflect the quake's reach, albeit demure.
Residents from neighboring towns like Rialto and Bloomington possibly sensed the quake too, yet no damage was registered. The seismic energy released has been estimated to equal 0.169 tons of TNT, and while such numbers might sound alarming, they often translate into minor events, hardly perceptible except to the most sensitive or nearest to the epicenter.
