After the 3.5 Castaic earthquake Friday, experts say that these types of magnitudes are normal and it is not a sign of the “big one.” On Friday morning, a 3.5 earthquake struck Castaic at around 5:45 a.m., according to the United States Geological Survey (USGS). The earthquake’s epicenter was located approximately 10 miles below the Earth’s surface near The Old ...
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Fault Study Reports New 7.4 Earthquake Could Affect SoCal
A newfound connection between two fault lines could result in a seismic event for areas throughout the Southern California region, according to a recent study. Don’t miss a thing. Get breaking KHTS Santa Clarita News Alerts delivered right to your inbox. In the study, scientists found that the Newport-Inglewood fault, located in the Los Angeles and Orange Counties, and the Rose Canyon ...
Read More »Santa Clarita Shaken By Local Earthquakes, Deputies Offer Safety Tips
The second of two recent earthquakes shook Los Angeles County Monday morning. The 4.4-magnitude earthquake was followed by several smaller aftershocks. Know what to do and how to keep your family safe in an earthquake.
Read More »Santa Barbara Hit By Magnitude 4.6 Earthquake
A magnitude-4.6 earthquake hit the Isla Vista-area of Santa Barbara on Wednesday morning
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