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A 4.6-magnitude earthquake struck northwest of Malibu, sending shock waves inland in Southern California with the quake hitting the Santa Monica Mountains shortly before 2 p.m. Friday, February 9, 2024
Southern California roaring
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More than a dozen aftershocks rocked the area within an hour of the main quake, with the largest being between 3.0 and 2.7, according to seismologist Dr. John McCarthy
Aftershocks for Major Concerns:
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Reports came in from the greater Los Angeles area, indicating that between one and two million people may have experienced the quake. Earthquakes occurred in coastal areas like the South Bay and Long Beach from LA, Orange
Widespread quake
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Despite the shock and concussion, dentists Daly and other staff maintained composure, ensuring patient safety as they continued their work Daly described the incident as “ very shocking,”
Professional chaos:
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Fortunately, emergency reports indicated no major damage. But after an earthquake of this magnitude, standard procedures, including a survey of damage by the Los Angeles Fire Department, were in place to assess any potential impact
Damage was minimally reported:
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NBC4 meteorologist David Biggar provided valuable insight into earthquake terminology, including the differences between aftershocks, major earthquakes and aftershocks This educational effort aims to increase public understanding
Educational insight