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Two earthquakes strike California Sunday morning
New York Post • • nation
Key Points:
- Two earthquakes struck California early Sunday, with magnitudes of 3.5 and 2.6, causing shaking felt from San Jose to Walnut Creek, according to the USGS.
- These quakes are part of a recent increase in seismic activity across California, including over 60 low-magnitude earthquakes recorded in one recent day, mostly below magnitude 2.0.
- Notable recent quakes include a magnitude-3.1 near Compton on Sept. 17 and a magnitude-3.4 in the San Francisco Bay Area, alongside offshore tremors near Catalina Island.
- Scientists, including Caltech seismologist Dr. Lucy Jones, warn of the potential for a major earthquake along the San Andreas Fault, which could cause severe disruption across Southern California.
- Research highlights the Cajon Pass area as a critical seismic zone where ruptures could spread across multiple fault systems, increasing the risk of a significant earthquake event.
