3.1 earthquake hits San Fernando Valley
A 3.1 earthquake struck the Reseda area today, but there were no immediate reports of damage or injuries.
The temblor struck at 12:46 p.m. and was felt in various parts of the San Fernando Valley.
Kate Hutton, a seismologist at Caltech, said the quake, while in a populated area, was likely too small to cause much damage. The quake was so small that seismologists have not determined the fault location.
Hutton said she doesn't believe this was an aftershock to the 1994 Northridge temblor, which erupted nearby.
"I'd say take it as a reminder to check your supplies and your plan. It's just sort of another drill," Hutton said.
-- Jia-Rui Chong
Image: The map shows recent quakes in Southern California with the red square marking todays 3.1 earthquake in the San Fernando Valley. Credit: U.S. Geological Survey
EDITOR'S PICKS:
I don't know about the rest of you, but I felt it, told that little temblor that No Means No, and sent him back underground.
Posted by: Ted | January 22, 2009 at 01:26 PM
We live in North Hollywood and my Mother and I both felt the earthquake.... It was like a quick snapping sound and a very slight jolt.
Posted by: Lola | January 22, 2009 at 01:29 PM
John and Margaret (Coigdarripe) Bonadurer - are you two ok?
Posted by: Pedler H.M.S. Owen | January 25, 2009 at 02:33 PM
Yes I am OK! Where were you when it hit?
M.
Posted by: Margaret B. | March 19, 2010 at 08:14 PM
Pedler - My Corwall message must have not reached you. Trying to contact you.
Margaret C. B.
Yes we feel quakes of this size, but they are not strong enough to cause damage. I guess you get use to them after being in a big quake.
Where were you when it hit? Did you feel it? Where are you now?
Posted by: Margaret B. | March 19, 2010 at 08:20 PM