Southern California hit by 13 earthquakes in 25 minutes: Small but Alarming

San-Diego-El-Centro-Earthquake-map The United States Geological Survey (USGS) said the quake recorded a 4.8 magnitude and reportedly shook much of San Diego County

Matthew 24:7 For nation will rise against nation, and kingdom against kingdom, and there will be famines and earthquakes in various places.

Important Takeaways:

  • California is hit by 13 earthquakes in just 25 minutes overnight – with the first striking just after midnight
  • California was struck by 13 earthquakes in a span of just 25 minutes overnight, the National Weather Service (NWS) has confirmed.
  • The first quake struck just after midnight on Monday, hitting northwest of El Centro – a city in the southern border region.
  • The United States Geological Survey (USGS) said the quake recorded a 4.8 magnitude and reportedly shook much of San Diego County.
  • The area was hit with a 4.5 aftershock just six minutes later, which was then followed by a series of smaller aftershocks, originating west of the Salton Sea.
  • The quakes appear to have been caused by the San Jacinto fault system, meteorologists have said. It is one of the most active faults in southern California.

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