Magnitude 5.0 Earthquake Struck California, Third Strong Earthquake in 10 Days

At 11:46 p.m., a magnitude 5.0 earthquake was recorded. According to the United States Coast Guard, the storm hit 17 miles west of Fortuna, California, on Saturday.

Earthquake in California

The quake struck 29 miles south of Eureka, 33 miles south of Arcata, 41 miles south of McKinleyville, and 94 miles south of Redding.

Two earthquakes of magnitude 3.0 or higher have struck the area in the previous ten days.

According to a recent three-year data sample, an average of 25 earthquakes with magnitudes between 4.0 and 5.0 occur each year in California and Nevada.

Time of the Quake

The earthquake struck just before midnight, around 12 kilometers (7.5 miles) west of Petrolia in Humboldt County and 56 kilometers (35 miles) southwest of Eureka, according to the US Geological Survey.

It was slightly over 30 kilometers deep (18.5 miles).

Far Reaches

According to USGS data, the tremors were felt as far south as San Francisco and as far east as Yuba City.

Precautionary Measures

Authorities are taking precautionary measures in preparing for "the big one." Being rescued is influenced by a variety of circumstances. This includes the disaster's actual location as well as the extent of the destruction. It requires time and manpower to mobilize search and rescue activities and fully prepare shelters with food, water, and hygiene goods. Both of which may be in limited supply in the event of a severe calamity. Self-sufficiency is critical to your comfort and survival in the days following the catastrophe until aid arrives, and self-sufficiency can only be achieved by early planning.

Emergency Kit

Preparing or buying Earthquake Emergency Kits is the first step in preparing for a large earthquake. Your earthquake survival materials should be kept in places where you spend most of your time, such as your house, car, and office. Earthquakes strike without notice, increasing the chances that you may be on the road or at work when one occurs.

Keep a Survival Kit in your house in case you need to shelter in place. Have a Backpack Survival Kit in your car in case of an evacuation or a roadside emergency, and keep an earthquake kit in your office or classroom. Keep your earthquake preparation supplies in a convenient area. Prepare a separate pack for your dogs, which should include an emergency supply of food, water, and other necessary supplies and prescriptions.

Drop, Cover, and Hold

When the earth begins to tremble, your choices might make the difference between survival and serious harm. If you are at home, work, school, or on the road, you must understand what to do in the event of an earthquake. Experts in earthquake preparedness recommend particular measures such as "Drop, Cover, and Hold." These easy actions have been shown to save lives and lower your chances of dying or being injured. Drop to the floor, seek refuge beneath a strong desk or table, and hang on to it tightly during an earthquake. Then, prepare to move with it until it stops shaking.

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