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USGS Logs Rapid Earthquake Burst Near Fillmore, Strongest at Magnitude 3.3

Scientists are tracking the short sequence as routine regional activity with no reported damage.

Overview

  • Six quakes struck the Los Padres National Forest northwest of Fillmore within about 11 seconds late Thursday morning, according to USGS records.
  • The largest event registered magnitude 3.3 at 10:27 a.m., roughly 9 miles from Fillmore, with additional shocks between about 2.5 and 2.8 from 10:21 to 10:31 a.m.
  • A separate outlet cited USGS data describing roughly 20 minor shocks in the area overall, ranging from magnitude 1.1 to 3.3.
  • Authorities had not received reports of injuries or property damage linked to the shaking.
  • The Ventura County sequence comes after other recent small clusters across California, including swarms in the Bay Area and Central Coast in the past two weeks.