Earthquake on San Bernardino: how big was the tremor and where was the epicenter?

Last night a 4.2 magnitude earthquake rocked Southern California. So far, no casualties or damage have been reported so far.

The epicenter of the earthquake was located just near San Bernardino, which is about an hour’s drive from Los Angeles. California is situated on the San Andreas fault, which is known to have frequent seismic activity. As a result, the residents are accustomed to feeling the ground shaking beneath them.

Caltech is working to collect more data on the quake

Reports of the earthquake show that the shaking began around 7:43 pm PT. The Caltech Seismo lab has asked those who were witnesses to the quake to fill out the US Geological Survey’s questionnaire so that they can collect more data on the extent of the event’s impact.

What apps can help notify you in the case of an earthquake?

Researchers are currently developing technology that can warn people of an impending earthquake, giving them enough time to seek shelter. An app called My Shake is being developed for this purpose, which aims to create an earthquake early warning system that covers California, Oregon, and Washington. The app is currently available for free download on Apple and Android devices and can notify users even when their phones are on do not disturb mode.

The State of California also uses My Shake in conjunction with Android Earthquake Alerts and Wireless Emergency Alerts (WEAs). WEAs are sent only in cases where there is an imminent threat to life or property, such as severe natural disasters like earthquakes, wildfires, hurricanes, and tornadoes. My Shake, on the other hand, allows users to be informed of earthquakes that may not meet the criteria of a WEA.