Strong Earthquake Shakes Southern California: A Night of Tremors
On a seemingly ordinary Tuesday evening, Southern California was jolted by a powerful 5.3 magnitude earthquake that struck near Bakersfield. The tremor, which occurred at approximately 9:09 p.m. PT, sent shockwaves through the region, with residents in Los Angeles, Orange County, and beyond feeling the effects of the seismic activity. According to the U.S. Geological Survey, the earthquake’s epicenter was located just 18 miles from Bakersfield, a city known for its agricultural roots and ...