How big (on the Richter scale) was the earthquake that rattled Southern California?
A 4.7 earthquake struck southeast of Los Angeles International Airport this evening, causing significant shaking across Southern California. The temblor hit about 8:40 p.m. 3 miles from the South Bay community of Lennox. A 3.1 aftershock occurred a few minutes later. The temblor started about 8.4 miles below the surface, according to the U.S. Geological Survey. Residents in the Lennox area said dishes fell off shelves, but there were no reports of serious damage. It’s unclear what fault the quake struck on. The Newport-Inglewood fault, which has produced several powerful temblors, runs through that general area. Sources: http://latimesblogs.latimes.com/lanow/2009/05/47-quake-shakes-southern-california-rattling-nerves-but-causing-modest-damage.
4.7 quake shakes Southern California, rattling nerves [Updated] 10:12 PM | May 17, 2009 A 4.7 earthquake struck southeast of Los Angeles International Airport this evening, causing significant shaking across Southern California. The temblor hit about 8:40 p.m. 3 miles from the South Bay community of Lennox. A 3.1 aftershock occurred a few minutes later. The temblor started about 8.4 miles below the surface, according to the U.S. Geological Survey. Residents in the Lennox area said dishes fell off shelves, but there were no reports of serious damage. Sources: http://latimesblogs.latimes.com/lanow/2009/05/47-quake-shakes-southern-california-rattling-nerves-but-causing-modest-damage.
