4.3-Magnitude Earthquake Hits Southern California Lake, Followed by Dozens of Aftershocks

Southern California experienced a 4.3-magnitude earthquake early Friday morning near Calipatria, close to the Salton Sea, followed by dozens of smaller quakes. The tremor was felt by people as far as Carlsbad and Whittier, but no significant damage was reported. Earlier in the week, a 3.0 magnitude earthquake struck near San Jose in the South Bay area, with its epicenter close to Los Altos and Cupertino along the Peninsula segment of the San Andreas Fault. Residents in nearby cities including Sunnyvale, Mountain View, and Los Altos reported light shaking, but no injuries or damage occurred. This South Bay quake is notable as the region has not experienced a quake larger than 3.5 magnitude since January. Experts continue to advise preparedness measures such as assembling emergency kits and knowing safety protocols during earthquakes.