The earthquake was centered in Olonkinbyen at a depth of 10.0 kilometers (about 6.2 miles). The USGS said it received three reports of people having felt the earthquake at the tim
Southern California experienced 15 seismic sequences with at least one magnitude 4 or higher earthquake — the highest total in 65 years.
LOS ANGELES (KABC) -- Shaking was felt across Los Angeles after a 3.9-magnitude earthquake struck the North Hollywood area on Sunday, according to the U.S. Geological Survey. The quake struck around 10:13 p.m., according to the USGS. It was reported about 1.4 miles east-southeast of North Hollywood.
62 earthquakes have happened in South Dakota since records began back in 1872, the strongest of which was in 1911 south of Huron, SD and had a magnitude of 4.5. Residents of the area reported rattling dishes and broken windows due to the tremors.
People can download the MyShake app in the Apple Store or Google Play. The mobile app sends an alert if the earthquake meets a magnitude threshold of 4.5 and weak shaking is expected, according to USGS. Weak shaking means the quake is felt indoors, although many people may not recognize it as an earthquake.
An earthquake with a preliminary magnitude of 4.5 was recorded at 5:02 a.m. Monday, 6 miles east of Orcas Island.