Last updated May 22nd, 2019
- 19 Jan 2016 02:21:06 PST, (34.692, -116.237), depth 2.4km, 8km WSW of Ludlow, California.
- Aftershocks: so far (19 Jan 2016, 08:07AM PST) there have been 7 aftershocks recorded, the largest M3.0. More may be expected in the next few days, the largest expected is approximately 1 magnitude unit smaller than the mainshock. There is a small chance (about 5%) that a larger quake could occur, with the likelihood decreasing over time.
- There were 5 events during the 3 days prior to the earthquake (within a 1 km radius), the largest was M2.9 (2016/01/19).
- Historical seismicity: since our records began in 1932 we’ve had 19 events of M4 or greater within 10km of today’s event, the largest was M5.8 (1999/10/16) and the most recent was M4.3 on 06 Oct 2013.
- Nearby faults: Ludlow fault (7.1 km), Lavic Lake fault zone (9.6 km), Pisgah-Bullion fault zone, Pisgah section (Pisgah fault) (13.6 km) and Bullion Mountains fault zone (14.7 km).
- Links for: USGS earthquake page, ShakeMap, DYFI.
- Visit our special reports page for further information on local notable earthquakes.
