Magnitude 2.7 Tremor Felt Near Stevenson Ranch in Southern California
A 2.7-magnitude earthquake struck less than a mile from Stevenson Ranch at 1:56 p.m., according to the U.S. Geological Survey.
The quake, recorded at a depth of 2.7 miles, was centered just under a mile from the Santa Clarita Valley community of Stevenson Ranch. It was located about three miles from Santa Clarita, four miles from Castaic, five miles from Valencia, and six miles from Los Angeles. The event was automatically. Residents were invited to submit any felt reports to the agency.
Why it matters
Local quakes alert residents and help scientists track seismic activity in the region.
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