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Earthquakes in Southern California: Recent Activity and Preparedness

Recent Earthquake Activity

Over the past 24 hours, the Los Angeles and Southern California region has experienced four earthquakes with a magnitude of M15 or greater. In the past seven days, there have been 48 earthquakes, and the number rises to 205 over the past 30 days. These earthquakes have caused mild to violent shaking, demonstrating the potential for seismic activity in the region.

Mitigating Earthquake Risks

Earthquakes can occur anywhere, anytime. To mitigate the risks associated with earthquakes, it is crucial to follow these guidelines from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA):

• Create an emergency plan and discuss it with your family.
• Identify safe places in your home and workplace where you can take cover during an earthquake.
• Secure heavy objects that may fall and cause injury.
• Have a supply of food, water, and first aid kits ready for emergencies.

California Earthquake Activity

In addition to the earthquakes in the Greater Los Angeles Area, the following recent activity has been recorded in California:

• Two earthquakes with a magnitude of M15 or greater in the past 24 hours.
• Eight earthquakes in the past seven days.
• 32 earthquakes in the past 30 days.

Earthquake Monitoring

Brown lines on earthquake maps indicate known hazardous faults and fault zones. For new earthquakes, the magnitude may not be immediately available and will be updated as more data becomes available.

By staying informed about earthquake activity and taking appropriate preparedness measures, we can reduce the potential impact of earthquakes on our communities.

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