Residents across parts of the Greater Los Angeles and Inland Empire regions received a gentle reminder of the Earth's latent power Thursday morning when a magnitude-3.0 earthquake struck the area. According to NBC Los Angeles, the temblor, which originated near Devore, about 55 miles east of Los Angeles, was felt in various localities including Rancho Cucamonga, Chino, and Grand Terrace at 10:18 a.m.
Further details provided by KTLA indicate the quake was centered 4.5 miles northwest of Muscoy and over 8 miles northeast of Fontana, at a depth of just over 6 miles. The shaking reached as far south as Riverside, stirring a brief sense of alarm but without causing immediate reports of either injuries or significant structural damage.
The tremor has notably occurred along the infamous San Andreas Fault, a major zone of seismic activity in California. The fault stretches from the Gulf of California in Mexico up through to Cape Mendocino, bearing a history of both minor and catastrophic events. Residents are often reminded that this type of geological activity is par for the course in California, which sits atop the tectonic boundary between the Pacific and North American plates.
As of now, local authorities have not indicated any disruptions or calls for emergency services following the occurrence. Stay tuned for updates should further information become available regarding the seismic event's aftermath.
