Thursday, January 6, 2022

5.2, 4.8 Quakes Hit California

Magnitude 4.8 earthquake strikes near California-Nevada border
Eric Escalante



A preliminary magnitude 4.8 earthquake struck near the California-Nevada border Wednesday, not far from Big Pine in Inyo county. The quake's magnitude was rolled back from a preliminary 5.2.

 The U.S. Geological Survey says the quake struck just before 4:30 p.m.

 It was centered about 6 miles from Deep Springs, California., east of Fresno.

 People reported feeling it around Fresno, Visalia and as far as the Modesto area. There are no immediate reports of damage.

A map of where the earthquake was likely felt can be found HERE 






A preliminary 5.2 magnitude earthquake has been reported near Kings Canyon National Park Wednesday evening.

According to the United States Geological Survey (U.S.G.S.), the earthquake struck near Bishop, CA which is approximately 30 miles away from Kings Canyon National Park.


According to U.S.G.S. interactive map, several residents in Fresno County reported feeling the quake.



The epicenter of this earthquake is located nine miles southeast of Deer Springs, which is an area located in Inyo County.

This is a developing story, stay with YourCentralValley.com for more details.




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