3.9 magnitude earthquake hits near Ojai in Ventura County, days after 5.1 rattled region

Tuesday, August 22, 2023
OJAI, Calif. (KABC) -- A 3.9 magnitude earthquake struck near Ojai early Tuesday morning, two days after the same area was rattled by a 5.1 earthquake as much of Southern California was bracing for Tropical Storm Hilary.

The latest quake happened around 4:39 a.m. at a depth of around 6 miles, according to the U.S. Geological Survey. It was centered less than five miles from Ojai.

No injuries or damage were immediately reported.

Seismologist Dr. Lucy Jones discusses 5.1 earthquake that struck near Ojai in Ventura County




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