A magnitude 4.9 earthquake was reported Monday afternoon at 1 p.m. eight miles from Barstow, according to the U.S. Geological Survey. Shaking was felt in Los Angeles.
A magnitude 4.9 earthquake struck California's Mojave Desert Monday, sending shaking that was felt all the way to Los Angeles. The earthquake, which occurred at 1 p.m., was centered about 13 miles northeast of Barstow, which is approximately halfway between Los Angeles and Las Vegas. According to officials, it was felt over a wide swath of Southern California, including Los Angeles.
0 occur per year in California and Nevada, according to a recent three year data sample. The earthquake occurred at a depth of 4.9 miles. Did you feel this earthquake? Consider reporting what you felt to the USGS. Find out what to do before, and during, an earthquake near you by signing up for our Unshaken newsletter, which breaks down emergency preparedness into bite-sized steps over six weeks.
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