Today, for about six seconds, residents throughout the Coachella Valley were shaken by a 5.4 earthquake centered in Chino Hills. While damage appears to have been minimal at this point, it is important that individuals and families are prepared for an earthquake. Read the Earthquake Prep Guide for more information on what to do in case of an earthquake.
The following is information on the most recent earthquake:
Magnitude: 5.4
Date/Time: Tuesday, July 29, 2008 at 11:42:15 AM PST
Location: 33.955°N, 117.765°W
Depth: 13.6 km (8.5 miles)
Region: Greater Los Angeles Area, California
Event ID#: ci14383980
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You can help provide information about the extent of shaking and damage for the Chino Hills quake and other earthquakes in the United States on the U.S. Geological Survey's website. Your information could help provide details about how our region should respond to future earthquakes.
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