California saw 5 earthquakes within hours, the day after Lake County, Ohio, was shaken

2024-12-24 03:22:45 source: category:Scams

Five earthquakes rocked through California on Sunday morning, and four of them were ranked as having a magnitude of 3.0 or higher.

The U.S. Geological Survey confirmed people in Alum Rock, California, experienced a 3.4 magnitude earthquake at 3:35 a.m. local time. Then, just over two hours later, at 5:56 a.m. local time, South Pasadena felt a different earthquake with the same magnitude.

According to USGS, the following cities in California also experienced quakes:

  • Almanor- 3.3 magnitude
  • Tom's Place- 3.0 Magnitude
  • Antioch- 2.5 Magnitude

Earthquake jolts Ohio on Saturday morning

Things also got a little shaky in parts of Ohio this weekend, and the USGS confirmed it was because of an earthquake.

A 2.6 magnitude earthquake hit the area outside Madison in Lake County, about a 45-minute drive northeast of Cleveland, just after 6 a.m. local time Saturday, according to the USGS,

Structural damage was not reported, according to Fox 8, but people told the news outlet they felt the earthquake rock through their homes.

Julia is a trending reporter for USA TODAY. She has covered various topics, from local businesses and government in her hometown, Miami, to tech and pop culture. You can connect with her on LinkedIn or follow her on X, formerly Twitter, Instagram and TikTok: @juliamariegz

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