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A series of earthquakes, including a 4.8 magnitude tremor, struck near El Centro, California, with the largest occurring just before midnight. Several aftershocks followed, with a total of 16 earthquakes reported near El Centro and Imperial since midnight. Despite the seismic activity, there were no reports of injuries or damage. ABC7 has also provided a list of essential items for an earthquake kit to help residents prepare for potential future events.
A series of earthquakes, including a preliminary magnitude 4.8, struck east of San Diego County near El Centro, setting off nearly two dozen additional quakes with magnitudes ranging from about 2.5 to 4.5. The strongest shaking was reported in Calexico, El Centro, and Brawley, with some light tremors felt in San Diego County. No damage or injuries have been reported at this time, and the USGS is continuing to monitor the situation.
Southern California experienced a series of 13 earthquakes within 25 minutes, with the largest registering a magnitude of 4.8 near El Centro. The USGS Shake Alert system was activated, and officials reported that at least one of the earthquakes may have exceeded a magnitude of 5.0. This seismic activity followed a 4.6 magnitude earthquake near Malibu two days prior, and experts warned of a 5% chance of a larger earthquake in the region.