Newport-Inglewood Fault Zone Produces 3.7 Magnitude Earthquake
Angelinos were awakened by a 3.7 magnitude earthquake early Tuesday morning. The temblor, which occurred on the Newport-Inglewood fault zone, struck just after midnight in South Los Angeles, with shaking felt across Los Angeles county. The quake was felt most strongly in the South L.A., …
Everything to Know About Cripple Wall Retrofits
There are many different types of seismic retrofits and additions. One of the most common forms of seismic reinforcements are cripple wall retrofits. Many older homes, located throughout Los Angeles and Southern California, have a cripple wall. The cripple wall is located below the floor …
Earthquake Series Strikes Near Mammoth Lakes
Over the weekend, an earthquake series rattled the Mammoth Lakes area. The largest in the swarm was a 5.2 temblor, which struck at 7:30 AM on Saturday, located 30 miles north east of Mammoth Lakes. The same area was hit with a 4.6 aftershock around 9:22 AM …
Earthquake Swarm Rattles Riverside County
It’s been a shaky few days for residents of Riverside county. A swarm of seven earthquakes occurred throughout Riverside over the weekend, with the shaking felt as far as Los Angeles, Santa Clarita, Hollywood, Hesperia, Corona, and San Diego. The largest of the quakes was …
