Another Earthquake Rattles Southern California; State Breaks Record For Most 4.0+ Magnitude Temblors in a Year Igniting Fears of the “Big One”
A magnitude 4.1 earthquake rattled Southern California early Sunday morning.
The quake struck 3 miles southeast of Ontario at 3:51 am.
Residents in Los Angeles, Riverside and Orange County felt shaking.
No reports of damage or injury.
The latest temblor comes amid a record-breaking year for 4.0+ magnitude quakes in California igniting fears of the “big one.”
The “Big One” refers to a large earthquake along the San Andreas fault. Seismologists say California is overdue for a large seismic event.
Good morning Southern California! Did you feel the magnitude 4.0 quake about 3 miles southeast of Ontario at 3:51 am? The #ShakeAlert system was activated. See: https://t.co/FTVcHlDz7X @Cal_OES @ReadyLACounty @USGS_Quakes @CAGeoSurvey @ListosCA pic.twitter.com/ZS41K0aQn3
— USGS ShakeAlert (@USGS_ShakeAlert) October 6,
