On Monday morning, April 14, 2025, a 5.2-magnitude earthquake struck near Julian, California, approximately 35 miles northeast of San Diego.  The earthquake occurred at around 10:08 a.m. local time and was felt across Southern California, including in Santa Clarita, over 150 miles away. The quake was at a depth of about 8 miles, classifying it as relatively shallow, according to ...

Nearly 100 years before the devastating Northridge earthquake, the Santa Clarita Valley was rattled by another temblor, the Pico Canyon Earthquake of 1893. At approximately 11:40 a.m. on Tuesday, April 4, 1893, people across southern California were unsettled by a sudden shock of movement beneath their feet. Residents in San Bernardino and San Diego felt only a slight tremble, but ...

Millions across the world participated in the Great ShakeOut Thursday, practicing earthquake preparedness. The world’s largest earthquake drill,  the Great ShakeOut, took place Thursday, Oct. 17, at 10:17 a.m., involving millions of participants and reminding those living in earthquake-prone areas of best practices. This drill is a time for all residents, businesses, schools, first responders, and more to practice reacting ...

Next week, the Great California Shakeout is scheduled to take place, giving California residents another opportunity to prepare for the next earthquake.  The Great California Shakeout, an annual earthquake drill, is scheduled for Wednesday, Oct. 17 at 10:17 a.m.  This drill is a good time for all residents, businesses, schools, first responders and more to practice how to react and ...

An earthquake in Malibu rattled Santa Clarita early Thursday morning. Around 7:29 a.m. Thursday a 4.6 magnitude earthquake struck Malibu, according to the United States Geologic Survey, (USGS). The quake was quickly followed by a magnitude 2.7 temblor. SCV residents reported feeling the jolt from the quake. No damage from either earthquake was reported in the Santa Clarita Valley. Ed. ...

An earthquake in South Pasadena rattled Santa Clarita Monday afternoon. Around 12:21 p.m. Monday. a 4.7 magnitude earthquake struck South Pasadena, according to the United States Geologic Survey, (USGS). SCV residents from Newhall to north Valencia reported feeling the jolt from the quake. No damage from the earthquake was reported in the Santa Clarita Valley. Did you feel it? Let ...

Following a 5.2 earthquake in Kern County that was felt as far as Santa Clarita, some residents wondered what to do if the epicenter was closer. Depending on whether you are inside, outside, or driving, there are different ways to protect yourself during an earthquake. Indoors – If you are indoors, the best thing to do is stay indoors, according ...

An earthquake struck Kern County, which was felt throughout southern California, including Santa Clarita, on Tuesday. Around 9:09 p.m. a 5.2 magnitude earthquake struck about 14 miles northeast of Lamont, California, according to the United States Geological Survey (USGS).   SCV residents reported feeling the jolt from the quake.  No damage from the earthquake was reported in the Santa Clarita Valley.  ...

An earthquake rattled Santa Clarita Friday. Around 1:50 p.m.  Friday, a 4.8 magnitude earthquake struck  Ventura County, according to the United States Geologic Survey, (USGS). Residents reported feeling the jolt across Santa Clarita. No damage from either earthquake was reported in the Santa Clarita Valley. Ed. Note: This is a breaking news story; the KHTS Newsroom will add more information ...

Early on the morning of January 17, 1994, a powerful 6.7 magnitude earthquake struck the San Fernando Valley, sending shockwaves through Los Angeles.  Residents across the Southland were suddenly awoken by their homes and beds shaking, glass breaking and several other sounds that shattered what would have otherwise been a normal Monday morning. “I really didn’t recognize it as an ...