A 3.6-magnitude earthquake struck San Bernardino on Monday night, February 10, marking the third quake in less than 24 hours in the area.
According to the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS), the latest earthquake was reported at 9:58 p.m., with its epicenter 3.1 miles north-northeast of San Bernardino at a depth of 5.1 miles.
Series of Quakes in San Bernardino County
Earlier in the day, two other earthquakes were recorded in San Bernardino County:
- 9:44 a.m. – A 3.5-magnitude quake struck four miles from San Bernardino, at a depth of 4.5 miles.
- 9:49 a.m. – A 3.0-magnitude quake followed less than five minutes later, at the same depth.
Despite the cluster of quakes, there have been no immediate reports of damage or injuries. The USGS continues to monitor seismic activity in the region.
Earlier this month, the United States Geological Survey (USGS) confirmed that a 2.2 magnitude earthquake struck near Reno, Ohio, along the Ohio River bordering West Virginia.
The earthquake occurred approximately 1 mile southeast of Reno at a depth of 3 miles below the Earth’s surface. Given its low magnitude, the quake was barely detectable by humans, and no injuries or damage have been reported.
While weak earthquakes like this are relatively common in the area, the Ohio Valley is considered one of the least at-risk regions for damaging earthquakes in the United States, according to the USGS.
By contrast, the most earthquake-prone areas in the nation include parts of the Mississippi River Valley, the West Coast, Alaska, and Hawaii.
This minor quake serves as a reminder of the subtle seismic activity that occasionally occurs in unexpected regions.
