Earthquake activity remains elevated in California

Recent events

Over the past 24 hours, there have been 26 earthquakes of magnitude 4.5 or greater in California, including a magnitude 5.2 event in Southern California on Tuesday. In the past week, there have been 155 earthquakes of magnitude 3.0 or greater in the state.

Ongoing monitoring

The United States Geological Survey (USGS) is closely monitoring the situation and is urging residents to be prepared for aftershocks. The USGS has issued a yellow alert for California, indicating that there is an elevated risk of significant earthquakes in the coming days.

Safety tips

Residents are advised to take the following steps to prepare for earthquakes:

• Have a plan for what to do in the event of an earthquake, including where to go and how to contact family members.
• Keep a supply of food, water, and other essential items on hand.
• Secure heavy objects in your home, such as bookcases and appliances.
• Be aware of the earthquake hazards in your area and know what to do if an earthquake occurs.