Nine states were affected by mild earthquakes on Friday morning, according to a map of earthquakes that was created by the United States Geological Survey (USGS).
The earthquakes occurred one week after a magnitude 7.0 earthquake struck off the coast of northern California, causing shockwaves that were felt for miles.
The earthquakes occurred in the same region. The magnitude of the earthquake was sufficient to warrant the issuance of a tsunami warning; nevertheless, the warning was disregarded not long after it was given.
Throughout the morning on Friday, aftershocks continued to shake the northern region of California. Additionally, minor earthquakes struck the states of Utah, Nevada, Idaho, Texas, Kansas, Alaska, New Mexico, and Washington.
It is possible that California is the state that is most well-known for earthquakes. This is because the Golden State is home to the most earthquakes that cause damage in the entire country.
On the other hand, earthquakes are frequently brought to light in other states as well. The following map illustrates the locations of the earthquakes that occurred on Friday:
When looking at earthquake data from the past thirty days, it appeared that the states of Nevada, Utah, Idaho, Texas, and Oklahoma were the ones that saw the highest frequency of earthquakes, followed by California.
In the past week, the states of California and Nevada have been the epicenters of the most powerful earthquakes. With regard to the earthquakes that occurred on Friday morning, it is most probable that they were not powerful enough to cause any harm.
California Earthquakes
Near the location of last week’s magnitude 7.0 earthquake, several 3.0 magnitude earthquakes occurred off the coast of Petrolia on Friday morning. One individual reported experiencing the quakes as of Friday at noon Eastern time.
Earthquake in Utah
On Friday morning, just before nine a.m. local time, an earthquake of magnitude 2.7 occurred about six miles northeast of Hildale. No one has reported feeling the tremor, according to USGS.
According to the USGS, damage typically doesn’t happen until an earthquake is about a magnitude 4 or 5.
Earthquakes in Nevada
An earthquake of magnitude 3.3 occurred close to Yerington. Additionally, a 3.0 magnitude earthquake occurred nearby. One person claimed to have felt the 3.3 magnitude earthquake as of about noon Eastern time.
Earthquakes in Alaska
Earthquakes are common in Alaska; at least two were recorded in the state on Friday morning. The strongest, which occurred around 38 miles south-southeast of Old Harbor, had a magnitude of 3.5. On the USGS website, one person claimed to have felt the earthquake.
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The Earthquake in Idaho
The magnitude 2.6 earthquake that struck west-northwest of Stanley on Friday morning was felt by no one.
The Earthquake in Texas
According to the USGS, at least six persons felt the effects of a magnitude 2.5 earthquake that occurred close to Falls City. Southeast of San Antonio is Falls City.
Earthquake in Kansas
Jewell was struck by an earthquake of magnitude 2.6 on Friday morning close to the Kansas–Nebraska border. Nobody said they experienced the tremors.
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Earthquake in New Mexico
No shaking has been reported in New Mexico following an earthquake of magnitude 2.5. It happened close to Whites City.
The Earthquake in Washington
Near Brady, an earthquake of magnitude 2.5 occurred. The shaking has not yet been noted on the USGS website.
