United States Geological Survey confirms a 4.4 earthquake at 12:20 p.m. centered 4 km SSE of South Pasadena. The USGS initially reported the temblor at 4.6 and later downgraded it. Local stations, including KABC7 broke into programming to cover the event. “It was most likely on the lower Elysian Park Fault,” a spokesperson for CalTech
Earthquake
As if a history-making tropical storm, flash flood warnings and high wind advisories weren’t enough, the Ojai area was hit with a 5.1 earthquake this afternoon around 2:41 p.m. The quake was believed to be centered slightly more than four miles from Ojai city center. Initial reports indicate little damage and no serious injuries, but