The 5.2 earthquake was felt as far away as Los Angeles, San Francisco, and Sacramento, and at least 49 aftershocks shook the epicenter area.
A magnitude 5.2 earthquake shook the ground near the town of Lamont, California, followed by numerous aftershocks.The earthquake struck at 9:09 p.m local time, and was felt as far away as Los Angeles, San Francisco, and Sacramento.U.S. Geological Survey data reveals the location of the epicenter in Kern County, 18 miles southeast of Bakersfield, and the locations of at least 49 subsequent aftershocks.
9 may cause noticeable shaking of indoor items, while magnitudes of 5.0 to 5.9, can cause damage to buildings and other structures. 6.0 to 6.9 magnitude quakes may cause a lot of damage in populated areas, while magnitudes of 7.0 or higher can cause serious damage across huge areas.The original earthquake was originally rated by the USGS as a magnitude 5.3, but was later downgraded to a 5.2.
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