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Southern California Shaken: 4.9 Quake Hits Near Indio
20 Jan
Summary
- A 4.9-magnitude earthquake occurred in Southern California on Monday.
- The tremor was centered about 12 miles northeast of Indio, California.
- The U.S.G.S. noted that earthquake magnitudes can be revised after initial reporting.
A light, 4.9-magnitude earthquake shook Southern California on Monday evening. The earthquake occurred at 5:56 p.m. Pacific time, with its epicenter situated about 12 miles northeast of Indio, California, according to data from the United States Geological Survey (U.S.G.S.).
Initially, U.S.G.S. data had reported the magnitude at 5.1. Seismologists continuously review available data, and it is common for initial earthquake reports to be revised as more information is collected and analyzed. This process may lead to updates in the reported magnitude and the associated shake-severity map.
Following significant seismic events, aftershocks can occur over varying periods, potentially days, weeks, or even years later. These subsequent tremors can sometimes reach magnitudes equal to or greater than the initial earthquake, posing continued risks to areas already affected by the primary seismic activity.
