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More than 60 aftershocks rattle Southern California following 5.2-magnitude earthquake
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A 5.2 magnitude earthquake shook Southern California. Many people received alerts on their cell phones before the shaking, but not everyone. Why didn’t they?
LOS ANGELES – The United States Geological Survey (USGS) detected more than 60 aftershocks within 20 miles of the epicenter, less than 24 hours after a 5.2-magnitude earthquake centered near Bakersfield shook the region Tuesday night.
According to the U.S. Geological Survey, the most recent aftershock was a preliminary 3.2-magnitude quake that hit around 3:16 p.m. Wednesday about 18 miles northeast of Bakersfield.
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The Grapevine recorded several aftershocks ranging from 2.7-magnitude to 3.3-magnitude between 8 a.m. and 2 p.m. Wednesday, according to the USGS.
This comes after the preliminary 5.2-magnitude earthquake, followed by at least 22 aftershocks. According to the USGS, the 5.2 magnitude temblor stuck at 9:09 p.m. and was centered near Mettler, an unincorporated area in Kern County about 85 miles north of downtown Los Angeles.
Just seconds after the first quake, two aftershocks were reported in Lamont and four additional aftershocks struck in the Grapevine area. The aftershocks were reported between 9:10 p.m. and 9:46 p.m. with preliminary magnitudes ranging from 2.5 to 4.5.
PREVIOUS COVERAGE: Bakersfield earthquake rattles Southern California
A preliminary 5.2-magnitude earthquake struck Southern California on Tuesday night. It was felt across Southern California.
There were no immediate reports of damage or injuries.
Aftershocks are described by the USGS as smaller earthquakes that happen in the same general area during the days following a larger “mainshock” – in this case, Tuesday night’s 5.2-magnitude quake.
“They occur within 1-2 fault lengths away and during the period of time before the background seismicity level has resumed. As a general rule, aftershocks represent minor readjustments along the portion of a fault that slipped at the time of the mainshock. The frequency of these aftershocks decreases with time,” the USGS said on its website.
While most aftershocks are smaller than the mainshock, they can still be damaging or deadly.
The Associated Press contributed to this report.
Congressman Kevin Kiley has announced his plan to run in California’s newly redrawn 6th district.
In a statement on Monday, Rep. Kiley revealed he had considered running in the 5th District – which could have set up a possible showdown between two current Republican officeholders.
“It’s true that I was fully prepared to run in the new 5th, having tested the waters and with polls showing a favorable outlook in a “safe” district. But doing what’s easy and what’s right are often not the same,” Kiley stated.
Kiley currently represents California’s 3rd district, which originally comprised counties making up much of the back spine of the state.
As of the Prop. 50 redistricting push, the 3rd district was redrawn for the 2026 midterm election to lean toward the Democratic Party – with those eastern spine of California counties lopped off and more of Sacramento County, including Rancho Cordova, added.
California’s new 6th district is now comprised of Rocklin, Roseville, Citrus Heights, much of North and East Sacramento, and the city of West Sacramento. Democratic Rep. Ami Bera currently represents the district, but will be running for the new 3rd district in 2026.
Other declared candidates for the 6th district include Democrats Lauren Babb Thomlinson, Thien Ho, Richard Pan, Kindra Pring, Tyler Vandenberg, and Republicans Christine Bish, Craig DeLuz, and Raymond Riehle.
Kiley was first elected to the House in 2022 and was reelected in 2024.
SAN RAMON, Calif. (KGO) — An earthquake with a preliminary magnitude of 3.4 struck near San Ramon at 11:21 p.m. Sunday, the U.S. Geological Survey said.
USGS said the tremor was about 8.4 km in depth.
According to the Geological Survey, people typically report feeling earthquakes larger than about magnitude 2.5.
The closer to the surface an earthquake occurs, the more ground shaking and potential damage it will cause.
No injuries have been reported.
This is the latest quake in San Ramon, which has seen multiple strings of tremors in the past several months.
Bay City News contributed to this report.
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LOS ANGELES (KABC) — Worshippers across Los Angeles were met with an increased law enforcement presence on Sunday as police and sheriff’s deputies stepped up patrols outside mosques, synagogues and cultural landmarks following the strikes on Iran.
Local officials said there are no credible threats to Southern California, but the Los Angeles Police Department and the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department heightened visibility as a precaution to ensure communities stay safe.
More demonstrations tied to the attack on Iran are expected Sunday and Monday. Several protests were held across Southern California on Saturday.
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While Iranian-Americans celebrated in Westwood, protesters gathered in downtown Los Angeles to oppose the Trump administration’s attacks against Iran.
While some groups gathered in downtown Los Angeles to protest the strikes, others assembled in Westwood to celebrate “the fall of the Ayotollah,” according to organizers.
Authorities said they will continue monitoring events as the region prepares for additional gatherings in the days ahead.
This is a developing story. This article will continue to be updated as more information becomes available.
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