California's Recent Earthquake Surge

Earthquake Frequency

California has experienced a significant increase in earthquake activity in recent days. In the past 24 hours, there have been 48 earthquakes with a magnitude of M15 or greater. In the past 7 days, there have been 555 earthquakes, and in the past 30 days, there have been 1007 earthquakes.

Notable Earthquakes

Tuesday's 5.2-Magnitude Earthquake

On Tuesday, a moderately strong earthquake with a magnitude of 5.2 struck in Southern California, according to the United States Geological Survey (USGS). The earthquake was centered about 11 miles northeast of the city of Mammoth Lakes and occurred at a depth of about 6 miles.

Friday's 7.1-Magnitude Earthquake

On Friday night, a powerful 7.1-magnitude earthquake rocked Southern California. The earthquake was centered about 11 miles northeast of the city of Ridgecrest and occurred at a depth of about 11 miles. The earthquake caused significant damage to buildings and infrastructure and sparked multiple fires.