California Shaken by Series of Earthquakes in Less Than a Day
California experienced a series of earthquakes, with the latest being a 2.7 magnitude tremor in Hayward at 8:03 AM ET. This followed two earlier quakes off the coast of Petrolia measuring 3.3 and 3.4 in magnitude. The events signify heightened seismic activity in the region.
California has been hit by three earthquakes in less than a day, prompting concerns among local residents. The latest tremor recorded a magnitude of 2.7 and occurred at 8:03 AM ET on Thursday in Hayward. Prior to this, two earthquakes struck about 250 miles north offshore of Petrolia, California, starting with a 3.3 magnitude quake at 2:06 AM ET and followed by a 3.4 magnitude quake three hours later at 4:51 AM ET. These two earlier quakes were located approximately 20 miles apart.
The recent earthquakes in California highlight the state’s seismic activity, with a total of three significant tremors occurring within a short timeframe. The tremors began early Thursday morning, with the last quake reported in Hayward. The US Geological Survey continues to monitor the situation and will provide updates as they become available.
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