(Quakebot)A magnitude 4.9 earthquake struck California’s Mojave Desert on Monday, sending shaking that was felt as far away as Los Angeles and Las Vegas. The earthquake, which occurred at 1 p.m., was centered about 13 miles northeast of Barstow, roughly halfway between Los Angeles and Las Vegas. "It is more than 50 [kilometers] from the San Andreas fault, so it will not change the probability of a San Andreas earthquake." Some people at Los Angeles City Hall felt shaking, while some in El Segundo felt gentle swaying. This story originally appeared in Los Angeles Times.

Source: Los Angeles Times July 29, 2024 21:08 UTC