Over 500 Earthquakes Hit California in the Last Week
Recent Earthquake Activity in California and Nevada
The United States Geological Survey (USGS) reports that California has experienced a significant increase in earthquake activity in the past week, with 45 earthquakes of magnitude 1.5 or greater occurring in the past 24 hours alone. In the past 7 days, 521 earthquakes have been recorded in the state, and in the past 30 days, the number rises to 954.
Magnitude and Distribution of Earthquakes
The earthquakes have varied in magnitude, with the largest being a 7.1-magnitude event that struck Southern California on Friday night. The USGS has mapped the earthquakes, indicating their magnitude and time of occurrence. Red circles represent earthquakes within the past hour, blue circles represent earthquakes within the past day, and yellow circles represent earthquakes within the past week.
By clicking or tapping on a circle, users can access more detailed information about the earthquake, including its magnitude, location, and depth. The USGS also provides a list of the most recent earthquakes worldwide with magnitudes of 4.5 or greater.
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