Los Angeles — An earthquake rattled a large swath of Southern California and parts of Nevada on Thursday morning, making hanging lamps sway and photo frames on wall shake. There were no immediate reports of damage or injuries.
This is the most powerful earthquake to hit SoCal in 20 years.
apparent left lateral offset along CA178 between Trona and Ridgecrest #earthquake #ridgecrest pic.twitter.com/tjZagKMJ9V
— Ian Pierce (@neotectonic)
July 4, 2019 There were at least 2 faults involved, and CalTech says people should expect more earthquakes.
"The probability is very high.," Lucy Jones, seismologist says.
https://t.co/AyrRNPUgBS
— Kern County Fire (@kerncountyfire)
July 4, 2019 Kern County Fire Department reported gas lines in Ridgecrest were shut down. The department says they are concerned with the Dam of Lake Isabella. All July 4 events are canceled in Ridgecrest as of 2:00 pm. Kern County officials confirmed multiple injuries and at least 2 house fires reported in Ridgecrest.
"No injuries, or catastrophic damage, all the firefighters were out surveying the city. The department of water and power no significant damage. A little bit of minor cracking on the freeway. This is a great time to plan where to go and what to do with your family. Stay alert. Good time to sit with family and plan emergency protocols," Mayor of Los Angeles Eric Garcetti told KNX.
.@LAFD has completed their surveys of @LACity and reported no significant #earthquake damage from today’s quake near Ridgecrest.City agencies are working together and staying on alert. Be prepared, sign up for emergency alerts. https://t.co/SipLt5U1Rj
— Mayor Eric Garcetti (@MayorOfLA)
July 4, 2019 The mayor told KNX that the city is prepared for earthquakes and other major catastrophes should they hit the city.
"We've learned so much in the 25 years since Northridge," Garcetti said. "We have great coordination across agencies. And great first-responders around the region," he added.
Garcetti was at Universal City with his family at the time of the quake. "A lot of visitors were excited by their first earthquake... But every time we have an earthquake, I say this is the time to be prepared... Be sure you know what to do when the next one hits."
M 6{*}4 - 12km SW of Searles Valley, CA
https://t.co/3e222a3nq8 pic.twitter.com/jaTt3GWLYw— Nick Graehl (@nickgraehl)
July 4, 2019#EARTHQUAKE pic.twitter.com/QPBwIJpvGD
— 415FirePhoto (@415FirePhoto)
July 4, 2019 House fire in Ridgecrest, CA #earthquake pic.twitter.com/gPh9loZSzU
— Rex Emerson (@Rex_Emerson)
July 4, 2019 Many Angelenos were asking why the ShakeAlertLA app didn't alert people. But, the app didn't fail. ShakeAlertLA is programmed to only issue a warning if stronger, or "light" intensity 4 or greater shaking, hits L.A. County. The USGS says they will lower the leve of the alert.
My dads liquor store in Ridgecrest (11 miles from the earthquake) -- pic.twitter.com/4RC0mY3eha
— Zomo (@zomo_abd)
July 4, 2019 Approx 100 customers affected in San Pedro and 100 in #DTLA garment district. Water main is an 8 inch pipe and crews are working.
— LADWP (@LADWP)
July 4, 2019 The epicenter of the 6.2 #Earthquake was in Searles Valley in the Mojave Desert with a depth of about 5.4 miles per USGS. It’s about 192 miles from Long Beach. The quake hit at 10:33 a.m. & lasted about 30 seconds. #yourLBFD wants you to #BePrepared https://t.co/pFohWKadOT
— Long Beach Fire (CA) (@LBFD)
July 4, 2019 #EarthquakeResponse @kerncountyfire resources working nearly 2 dozens incidents ranging from medical assistance to structure fires in and around the city of Ridgecrest, CA. @kerncountyfire Urban Search and Rescue teams en route. #kerncountyfirefighters
— Kern County Fire (@kerncountyfire)
July 4, 2019 The 6.4 magnitude quake measured struck near in the Mojave Desert, about 150 miles (240 kilometers) northeast of Los Angeles, near the town of Ridgecrest, California.
The United State Geological Survey initially said it measured at a 6.6 magnitude.
TRONA: #SBCoFD conducting assessment of region after #EARTHQUAKE. No injuries reported, however buildings and roads have sustained varying degrees of damage. ^eas
— SB County Fire (@SBCOUNTYFIRE)
July 4, 2019 People from Las Vegas to the Pacific Coast reported feeling a rolling motion and took to social media to report it.
Local emergency agencies also took to social media to ask people to only call 911 for emergencies.
There have been NO reports of damage or injuries in the Las Vegas area due to the earthquake in Southern California into the Fire & Emergency 9-1-1 Communications Center at @LasVegasFD this morning. PLEASE DO NOT CALL 9-1-1 TO ASK IF THERE WAS AN EARTHQUAKE. EMERGENCIES ONLY! pic.twitter.com/2LgN7z4N3B
— Las Vegas FireRescue (@LasVegasFD)
July 4, 2019 "We are very much aware of the significant earthquake that just occurred in Southern California. Please DO NOT call 9-1-1 unless there are injuries or other dangerous conditions. Don't call for questions please," the LAPD said in a statement published on Twitter.
No damage reported at Van Nuys Airport either. Operations continue at both LAX and VNY https://t.co/iKji0y8pKQ
— LAX Airport (@flyLAXairport)
July 4, 2019 Ashleigh Chandler, a helicopter rescue EMT at Fort Irwin, California, said the quake happened as she was getting ready for a July 4th party.
"I was just in the living room getting everything ready, we start to feel the shaking, so then I look up and then the wine bottles start rattling and I thought, 'They're going to fall.'
"My sister was in the house and my dog, so we just got everyone outside and then it ended. It was like 15, 20 seconds, maybe. It was pretty good shaking, so I'm out of breath."
