I was in second grade at McGilvra Elementary School in Seattle, and we had actually just completed a fire and subsequent earthquake drill. The USGS is closely monitoring this situation using instruments installed where these fault systems meet. In this location the fault has a main strand where much of the slip occurred, as well as distributed fractures. During the last three days, scientists with the USGS and California Geological Survey -- with help from the U.S. Navy -- began to survey and map the surface ruptures and offset features that resulted from the earthquake. Public domain.). Faults identified with green, brown or black lines are thought to be less active than those shown in orange and red. Circles indicate where scientists have visited the fault surface rupture. So far, all of the magnitude 4 and above aftershocks are occurring within the original aftershock zone. ShakeAlertLA is currently configured to send alerts for earthquakes of magnitude 5.0 or greater if potential damage from shaking is expected (MMI IV+) in Los Angeles County. Public domain. The 2 strong earthquakes of July 14, 2019 - the first a 6.6-magnitude off the western coast of Australia and the second a 7.3-magnitude in Indonesia - happened on or near the Pacific Ring of Fire. ShakeAlertLA is the nation’s first test of delivering USGS-generated ShakeAlerts to a large population using a city-developed cell phone app. M5+ is 30% 0-3 such earthquakes may occur. The blue dots are the events associated with the magnitude 6.4 and the red dots are associated with the magnitude 7.1 (USGS animation; background image copyright Google Earth Used with Permission). This forecast will be updated as conditions change. The ShakeAlert system initially estimated the location at 1.6 miles from the ANSS final location, and this measurement did not change significantly. Office of Communications and Publishing12201 Sunrise Valley DriveReston, VA 20192United StatesPhone: 703-648-4460, Geographic Names Information System (GNIS), Mapping, Remote Sensing, and Geospatial Data, Navy Base Commander Commends USGS Work Following Earthquake Sequence, Northern end of rupture resulting from the M7.1 Searles Valley quake, Surface faulting from the M7.1 Searles Valley earthquake, Measure surface displacement from Searles Valley quake #2, Measure surface displacement from Searles Valley quake #1, Scanning surface rupture from Searles Valley earthquake, Helicopter Overflight Viewing Access Road Fault Offset, Inspecting the Vertical Offset Fault Scarp, Damage to Access Road from Searles Valley Earthquake, Pointing out fault scarp for Searles Valley earthquake, Fault scarp near epicenter of Searles Valley earthquake. On Saturday morning, the USGS said the chance of another magnitude 7 … (Papua New Guinea) on Mon, 15 Jul 08h21, M 6.3 quake: Near S. Coast of Honshu, Japan on Sat, 27 Jul 18h31, M 6.2 quake: 196km WSW of Bella Bella, Canada on Thu, 4 Jul 04h30, M 6.1 quake: Northwest of Ryukyu Islands (Japan) on Sat, 13 Jul 00h57, Earthquake report world-wide for June 2019, Earthquake report world-wide for May 2019, Earthquake report world-wide for April 2019, Earthquake report world-wide for March 2019, Earthquake report world-wide for February 2019. List of 10 largest earthquakes in the world during July 2019: #1: M 7.1 quake: 18km W of Searles Valley, CA (USA) on Sat, 6 Jul 03h19 #2: M 7.1 quake: Halmahera, Indonesia on Sun, 14 Jul 09h10 #3: M 6.8 quake: Northern Molucca Sea (Indonesia) on Sun, 7 Jul 15h08 #4: M 6.6 quake: Offshore Broome, WA (Australia) on Sun, 14 Jul 05h39 General surface rupture based on field mapping and satellite data as of July 15, 2019. Aftershock rates for the magnitude7.1 event continue to fall as time passes. Past events with this alert level have required a local or regional level response. On Thursday, July 4th, at 10:33 a.m. PST a magnitude 6.4 earthquake struck about 12 kilometers (10.5 miles) southwest of Searles Valley. How Two Big Earthquakes Triggered 16,000 More in Southern California By Derek Watkins July 19, 2019 The two powerful earthquakes that rocked the Mojave Desert this month were part of … … Ruptures from the magnitude 6.4 event are shown in black and blue, and ruptures from the magnitude 7.1 event are shown in red and green. Additional monitoring equipment will continue to be deployed to learn about this large earthquake. Beth McCoy, who lives in Glendora, California, isn't too anxious. What makes an earthquake "significant"? Large aftershocks are still possible. USGS Research Geologists Christopher DuRoss and Jessica Thompson Jobe examine rupture resulting from the M7.1 Searles Valley earthquake. Public domain. Strong to very strong shaking and damage has been reported there. The July 5, 2019 magnitude 7.1 earthquake near eastern California’s Searles Valley resulted from shallow strike-slip faulting in the North America plate crust. California Geological Survey and USGS geologists and geophysicists with National Guard and Navy personnel view road damage from 3 to 5 feet of right-lateral motion near the expected maximum slip locality along the primary tectonic rupture associated with the M 7.1 event. The magnitude 7.1 event occurred about 34 hours after and about 7 miles northwest of a magnitude 6.4 foreshock on July 4, 2019 at 10:34 a.m. Pacific Time. A magnitude 7.1 earthquake struck southern California on July 5, 2019 at 8:20 p.m. local time (July 6 at 03:20 UTC). Another earthquake – on the heels of a 6.4 magnitude quake that struck Southern California – has hit the Ridgecrest, CA area on July 5, 2019. The dirt track (center) is right-laterally offset approximately 2.5 m (~8 ft). According to the current forecast, during the week beginning on July 6, 2019, there is a 2 % chance of one or more aftershocks that are larger than magnitude 7.1. The scientific field teams are closely monitoring the Coso field and have found no evidence of magmatic activity and no changes in steam production. The July 12, 2019 Three Lakes Earthquake. The aftershock sequence remains very active since the magnitude 7.1 mainshock occurred on July 5. Their observations show that the magnitude 7.1 event caused a maximum of 6 to10 feet of right-lateral offset along about 30 miles of rupture. USGS Research Geologists Christopher DuRoss measures surface displacement resulting from the M7.1 Searles Valley earthquake. Fault rupture crosses dirt road, with California Geologial Survey vehicles for scale. (Credit: Ben Brooks, USGS. The 2019 Ridgecrest earthquakes (more commonly referred to in scientific literature as the 2019 Ridgecrest earthquake sequence) of July 4 and 5 occurred north and northeast of the town of Ridgecrest, California and west of Searles Valley (approximately 200 km [122 mi] north-northeast of Los Angeles). Magnitude 3 and above earthquakes are large enough to feel near the epicenter. There is a green alert for shaking-related fatalities with a low likelihood of casualties. more than 540 magnitude 3 or larger events. Over the past 40 years, prior to the July 4th event, 8 other M5+ earthquakes have occurred within 50 km of the July 6th, 2019 earthquake. Field teams in the Ridgecrest area and on the Naval Air Weapons Station China Lake are documenting fault offsets through direct measurements using tools ranging from tape measures to mobile laser scanning. Fault mapping is from the USGS Quaternary Fault and Fold Database. Public domain.). Smaller earthquakes are likely during the next week, with 55 to 120 magnitude 3 or greater aftershocks. California State Route 178 southwest of Trona, following the magnitude 7.1 earthquake. 2019-07-04 17:43:29 UTC at 17:43 July 04, 2019 UTC Location: Epicenter at 35.658, -117.554 11.2 km from Ridgecrest (7.2 miles) Southern California This region of eastern California has hosted numerous moderate sized earthquakes. Center line has been offset up and to the right as one looks across the fault towards the east. For the magnitude 7.1 earthquake, the ShakeAlert system issued an alert 8.00 seconds after the origin time. The USGS has issued a red alert for economic losses meaning that extensive damage is probable, and the disaster is likely widespread. This road is now closed for repairs. See detailed forecast here. This forecast takes into account the behavior of past sequences in similar tectonic environments and the aftershock sequence observed for this event so far. Visit the USGS event page for more information. Results from these investigations will be made public in the coming weeks. Photograph taken near the northern end of the rupture resulting from the M7.1 Searles Valley earthquake. (Credit: Ben Brooks, USGS. The number of aftershocks will drop off over time, but a large aftershock can increase the numbers again, temporarily. They last about 3 to 4 seconds. They included three initial main shocks of Mw magnitudes 6.4, 5.4, and 7.1, and many perceptible aftershocks, mainly within the area of the Naval Air Weapons Station China Lake. — Gabrielle Union (@itsgabrielleu) July 4, 2019 The Coso field itself is having very little aftershock activity. There have been thousands of aftershocks of the magnitude 6.4 earthquake on July 4 and the 7.1 quake that occurred the next day. Smaller earthquakes are likely during the next week, with 220 to 330 magnitude 3 or larger aftershocks. Past events with this alert level have required a national or international level response. This event was centered near the July 4, 2019 magnitude 6.4 earthquake. Scientists from the USGS and other organizations continue field work and analyses to learn more about the series of earthquakes and aftershocks centered in the Southern California desert near Ridgecrest. ), Aftershocks and Foreshocks — What Has Happened. White circles are approximate S-shaking times at 15 second intervals away from the ANSS epicenter. Four stations initially detected the earthquake, with 226 stations contributing to the final alert 40 seconds after detection. Fault scarp close to the epicenter. Remember the July earthquakes? CHANCE OF AN EARTHQUAKE* in the next week until July 22, 2019. USGS estimates that economic losses will exceed $10 million dollars, with a 30 % chance that losses exceed $100 million dollars. The USGS has issued a red alert for economic losses meaning that extensive damage is probable, and the disaster is likely widespread. Shaking from the earthquake was felt by millions of people across the region, including the greater Los Angeles and Las Vegas areas. The alert remains at green for shaking-related fatalities. Maximum shaking was estimated at MMI IX (violent) near the epicenter and shaking was very strong (MMI VII) over a broader, approximately 25-mile wide region, including the city of Ridgecrest (see map below). The odds of a subsequent large earthquake continue to drop with time since the mainshock. Public domain.). Blue triangles are seismic stations (USGS Public domain). Enter a year from 1900 to 2020 Search. Ruptures from the July 5 magnitude 7.1 event appear in red. The magnitude 6.4 and 7.1 earthquakes and their aftershocks. Road is now closed for repairs. Magnitude 3 and above earthquakes are large enough to feel near the epicenter. The closest large population center is Ridgecrest, population 28,000. Scientists from USGS & California Geological Survey viewing vertical fault offset of ~12 +/- 3 foot high fault scarp near the expected maximum slip locality along the primary tectonic rupture associated with the M 7.1 event. The odds of a subsequent large earthquake continue to drop. (MORE: New app warns LA residents seconds before a massive earthquake strikes) The ShakeAlertLA app was not activated because, as with the earlier magnitude 6.4 earthquake, ShakeAlert estimated no damage in Los Angeles County, the area covered by the app. USGS Earthquake Science Center Mobile Laser Scanning truck operated by Ben Brooks and Todd Ericksen scanning the surface rupture near the zone of maximum surface displacement of the M7.1 Searles Valley earthquake. AFTERSHOCK FORECAST* Be ready for more earthquakes. During the week starting July 11, the USGS forecasts a 1 in 200 chance of a magnitude 7 or larger aftershock and a 43% chance of a potentially damaging magnitude 5 or larger aftershock. Some small earthquakes are occurring on or very close to the Garlock fault. The USGS earthquake forecasts help to understand the chances of having more earthquakes within a given time period in the affected area. The field mapping and seismological work will continue from weeks to months as scientists analyze the collected data. Scientists from the USGS and other organizations are on the ground and working to learn more about surface ruptures. “We have few big earthquakes and we learn something from each one,” said Keith Knudsen, USGS Earthquake Science Center deputy director. Firefighters battle an electrical fire in a mobile home park in Ridgecrest, California, on July 6, 2019 following the magnitude 7.1 earthquake that struck the day before. Seismic stations are indicated by triangles and GPS stations are shown as squares. by LAist Staff in News on July 6, 2019 3:50 PM Tweet An employee works at the cash register at Ridgecrest Market which remained open since a 7.1 earthquake struck the community. Magnitude 4.5 earthquake at 1:15pm PDT strikes at Ridgecrest, California on July 16, 2019. (Credit: USGS. to produce a regional map in a little more than 3 hours after the origin time. (Credit: USGS. Map shows past earthquakes and the epicenter of the magnitude 7.1 July 5, 2019 southern California earthquake (USGS Public domain). Lordt. The USGS has a revised the alert for economic losses to yellow, meaning that damage is possible, and the impact should be relatively localized. July 16, 2019 / 7:51 PM / CBS News A 4.3-magnitude earthquake and a 3.5 aftershock rocked northern California on Tuesday, less than two weeks after large earthquakes … A magnitude 3.6 earthquake was reported Friday afternoon at 12:25 p.m. Pacific time, nine miles from Coachella, Calif., according to the U.S. Geological Survey. USGS Earthquake Science Center Mobile Laser Scanning truck operated by Ben Brooks and Todd Ericksen scanning the surface rupture near the zone of maximum surface displacement of the M7.1 Searles Valley earthquake. Public domain.). The magnitude 6.4 event ruptured along the NE-SW trending fault, and the subsequent magnitude 7.1 event ruptured along the NW-SE trending fault (USGS Public domain). USGS scientists and crews continue to work around the clock on field work, mapping impacted areas and monitoring additional aftershocks to keep the public informed. Displacement at this location is primarily normal (vertical). July 5, 2019 | 11:46pm | Updated July 6, 2019 | 2:14am Enlarge Image Smoke rises from a fire that broke out behind the Casa Corona restaurant following an earthquake in Ridgecrest, Calif. AP Interestingly, stopping southeast of the Coso geothermal field. The assessment includes canvassing the impacted area for fault displacements, including offsets in roads or curbs, distortion of pipelines, and damage to structures. The USGS operates a 24/7 National Earthquake Information Center in Colorado that can be reached for more information at 303-273-8500. Public domain. The USGS calculates this earthquake forecast using a statistical analysis based on past earthquakes. (Credit: USGS . The USGS generates the alerts, but delivery will come by other public and private means -- such as the internet, radio, television, and cellular service -- including the City of Los Angeles ShakeAlertLA app. ), Measuring Surface Ruptures and Fault Offsets. One just happened as I am typing, lasted about 3 seconds, no damage just shaking, but strong enough to move my bed and surroundings. General surface rupture based on field mapping and satellite data as of July 11, 2019. A newer version called the Global ShakeMap also incorporates public observations reported into Did You Feel It? Updated on July 19. Feeling it in Mexico City, Today, July 16, 2019, I have felt about 4 earthquakes, all around an hour or so apart. Estimated economic losses are at least $1 billion dollars, less than 1 % of GDP of the United States. Circles indicate where scientists have visited the fault surface rupture. This research will help scientists understand the earthquakes, which faults broke during the earthquake, and the extent of faulting and surface displacement. The San Andreas fault (red) appears in the southwest corner of the map. The northeast-striking Garlock fault (orange) runs south of Ridgecrest through the center of the map. “Events like these are an important opportunity to document what happens and could potentially happen in the future.”. ), Relation to Coso Geothermal Field and Other Major Faults, Map showing the Coso Geothermal Field to the north. The California Integrated Seismic Network, a network of about 400 high-quality ground motion sensors, enabled the USGS to produce a map of regional ground shaking shortly after the magnitude 7.1 event. A magnitude 7.1 earthquake struck Southern California on July 5, 2019, following on the heels of the massive Fourth of July quake. The forecast changes as time passes due to decline in the frequency of aftershocks, larger aftershocks that may trigger further earthquakes, and changes in forecast modeling based on the data collected for this earthquake sequence. The USGS has received more than 40,000 “Did You Feel It?” reports. USGS scientist pointing to the fault scarp that shows the fault moved horizontally, as well as laterally. As of July 11, scientists from USGS, UC Riverside, and the Scripps Institution of Oceanography have deployed temporary equipment including at least 14 seismic and 13 GPS stations as well as five USGS nodal arrays. Learn more about the USGS Earthquake Hazards Program. As of July 18, there is a 1 in 300 chance of a magnitude 7 or greater aftershock, a 3% chance of a magnitude 6 or greater aftershock and a 29% chance of a magnitude 5 aftershock in the next week. The chance of aftershocks strong enough to feel near the epicenter —  magnitude 3 or greater —  is virtually certain at more than 99%. Strike-slip-faulting events of the size of the July 6, 2019, earthquake are typically about 70x15 km (length x width). Some of this information helps us refine the USGS National Seismic Hazards Model, a series of maps that reflect what we know about where shaking is likely to occur over decades — information that is used to develop building codes and design structures to withstand the expected shaking. These locally installed instruments provide more precise measurements of small aftershocks, ground shaking, and ground deformation than more remote regional instruments can. Jump to Navigation Significant Earthquakes - 2020. Residents sleep on the ground after leaving their homes to find higher grounds following an earthquake in Gane Utara, North Maluku, Indonesia, Sunday, July 14, 2019. Earthquakes on Friday, July 19, 2019 On Friday, July 19, 2019, there were 981 earthquakes The most powerful quake was a magnitude of 5,5 at 7/19/2019 9:22:15 AM UTC Earthquake … (CNN) — A 4.9-magnitude earthquake was reported near Ridgecrest, California, on Friday morning – one week after a 7.1-magnitude temblor struck … There were 110,000 aftershocks It started on July 4, when a 6.4-magnitude foreshock struck Southern California, the study said. The fault zones that caused the recent earthquakes are complex, and whether they might affect the Garlock, San Andreas, or other regional fault systems is uncertain. A magnitude 7.1 earthquake struck southern California on July 5, 2019 at 8:20 p.m. local time (July 6 at 03:20 UTC). Rubbles lie outside a damaged house in Itbayat town, Batanes islands, northern Philippines after a strong earthquake struck on Saturday July 27, 2019. 5 M5+ earthquakes so far large enough to do damage. See the aftershock forecast for details. This event was centered near the July 4, 2019 magnitude 6.4 earthquake. Red circle is the S-shaking front at alert time. On July 12 at 6:11 a.m. Pacific Time a moderate magnitude 4.9 aftershock occurred near Ridgecrest. Latest earthquakes worldwide past 24 hours, Sunday, 17 Jan 2021 Updated 17 Jan 2021 07:48 GMT - Refresh During the past 24 hours, there were 4 quakes of magnitude 5.0 or above, 35 quakes between 4.0 and 5.0, 118 quakes between 3.0 and 4.0, and 212 quakes between 2.0 and 3.0. Public domain.). The City of Los Angeles has been a significant USGS partner in developing the ShakeAlert System in southern California. July 14, 2019. Eleven months later, a Mw  5.5 after… (Credit: USGS. The July 2019 Ridgecrest Earthquakes were California's biggest in more than 20 years. Aftershocks are occurring over about a 37-mile length, with a cluster of activity about 15 miles northwest of the mainshock – with five aftershocks greater than magnitude 4 on July 9 and 10. As of July 12, more than 8,900 aftershocks have been recorded including: This video shows earthquakes from a few hours before the July 4 magnitude 6.4 event through noon on July 8, 2019. Map showing the initial alert location (red “+” on green symbol), the four stations that reported the initial alert (green circles), and the USGS network location (yellow circle). The 7.1-magnitude earthquake took place at 03:19 UTC on July 6, 2019 (8:19 p.m. Pacific Daylight Time on July 5; translate UTC to your time ). USGS Earthquake Hazards Program, responsible for monitoring, reporting, and researching earthquakes and earthquake hazards. No one can predict the exact time or place of any earthquake, including aftershocks. The chance of a magnitude 3 or higher earthquake is 99% during the next week. If you felt this earthquake, report your experience on the “USGS Did You Feel It?” website for this event. Aftershocks at the southern end of the rupture extend to the Garlock fault. The ShakeMap for the magnitude 7.1 event shows shaking in the region varied from mild to violent. Multiple aftershocks followed, and on Friday, July 5th, another earthquake struck with a magnitude of 7.1. A man inspects a crack in the earth after a 6.4-magnitude earthquake struck near Ridgecrest on July 4, 2019. Our expert volcanologists and photographers offer unique travel experiences: World map showing earthquakes above magnitude 5 during July 2019, Total seismic energy estimate: 1*10^16 J (2881 GWh / 2.5*10^6 tons of TNT / 154.9 atomic bombs equivalent) [, Number of quakes and energy released vs time, Number of quakes and energy released vs magnitude, Magnitude of quakes and energy released vs time, Colors of Iceland: Fire, Earth, Ice and Water, M 7.1 quake: 18km W of Searles Valley, CA (USA) on Sat, 6 Jul 03h19, M 7.1 quake: Halmahera, Indonesia on Sun, 14 Jul 09h10, M 6.8 quake: Northern Molucca Sea (Indonesia) on Sun, 7 Jul 15h08, M 6.6 quake: Offshore Broome, WA (Australia) on Sun, 14 Jul 05h39, M 6.6 quake: Vanuatu Islands on Wed, 31 Jul 15h02, M 6.4 quake: 12km SW of Searles Valley, CA (USA) on Thu, 4 Jul 17h33, M 6.3 quake: New Britain Region, P.N.G. California State Route 178 SW of Trona, following the M7.1 earthquake. Ruptures from the magnitude 6.4 event trend northeast to southwest, and ruptures from the magnitude 7.1 event trend northwest to southeast. (Credit: USGS. (Credit: USGS. Within 14 seconds, the system increased its estimated magnitude to 6.3. This is a list of earthquakes in 2019.Only earthquakes of magnitude 6 or above are included, … The first alert issued estimated the magnitude at 5.5. The data collected and knowledge gained will help scientists identify which faults broke during the earthquake, determine the extent of faulting and surface displacement, and locate areas of ground failure to better understand the earthquake and its aftershocks. Fault scarp at offset access road site. I remember the Nisqually Earthquake of February 28, 2001, and if you lived in the Pacific Northwest at the time, I’m sure you do too. Between 39 to 73 such events are expected in the next week. The fact that I experienced that longass earthquake while on the toilet at the gym…and immediately blamed the celery juice, is about right. Seismic instruments and GPS deployments as of July 11, 2019. Mainshock and aftershock locations shortly after the magnitude 7.1 event, exhibiting a distinctive “T” pattern created by two perpendicular fault zones. July 5, 2019 A road is damaged from an earthquake Thursday, July 4, 2019, in Trona, Calif. A strong earthquake rattled a large swath of Southern … Rarely is the surface rupture for large earthquakes expressed as a single, clear break, and in this case the rupture along part of its length is unusually broadly distributed. Oblique photograph showing surface faulting from the M7.1 Searles Valley earthquake. US Navy Captain Paul Dale discusses the collaborative efforts between the USGS and Naval Air Weapons Station, China Lake after the Ridgecrest earthquake sequence. A resident inspects a crack in the earth after a 6.4 magnitude earthquake struck on July 4 near Ridgecrest, California. The USGS is investigating why ShakeAlert underestimated the final magnitude by 0.8 units. M3+ is >99% 23–52 such earthquakes may occur re-invigorated by larger aftershock. A 6.4 earthquake struck in Southern California about 150 miles from Los Angeles on July 4, 2019. The earthquakes were large enough that the fault rupture reached the earth’s surface. Visit the USGS earthquake event page for more information. That gave way 36 … Aftershocks like this are normal, and in the coming days, seismologists expect additional magnitude 4 or larger aftershocks. This includes conducting aerial and ground reconnaissance of the extensive surface rupture, deploying temporary seismic and geodetic stations to record aftershocks, and coordinating efforts with military, state, local and academic partners. According to the current forecast, during the week beginning on July 8, 2019, there is less than a 1 % chance of one or more aftershocks that are larger than magnitude 7.1, and an 8 % chance of a magnitude 6 or larger aftershock. Preliminary mapping of surface ruptures from the July 4 magnitude 6.4 event is shown in black. 2019-07-06 03:28:46 UTC at 03:28 July 06, 2019 UTC Location: Epicenter at 35.902, -117.723 30.2 km from China Lake Acres (18.2 miles) Central California