Fontana rattled by preliminary 3.4-magnitude earthquake, its second of the day
Southern California struck by a series of earthquakes over the last 24 hours
A preliminary 3.4-magnitude earthquake struck the Fontana area on Wednesday, the second earthquake to hit the region in less than 24 hours. The quake, which occurred at 11:18 a.m. PST, was centered about 1 mile southeast of Fontana, according to the United States Geological Survey (USGS). It comes after a magnitude 3.5 earthquake hit the same area on Tuesday afternoon.
No reports of major damage or injuries
There were no immediate reports of major damage or injuries from either earthquake. However, the quakes have rattled residents in the area, who reported feeling shaking and hearing a loud boom.
Officials urge residents to be prepared
Officials are urging residents to be prepared for aftershocks, which are common after earthquakes. They also recommend that residents have an emergency plan in place and know what to do if an earthquake occurs.
The two earthquakes near Fontana are part of a series of quakes that have hit Southern California over the last 24 hours. On Tuesday, a series of earthquakes struck the Ridgecrest area, including a magnitude 6.4 quake that caused significant damage.
Geologists monitoring the situation
Geologists are monitoring the situation and say it is too early to tell if the quakes are related. However, they say the activity is a reminder that Southern California is an earthquake-prone region and that residents should be prepared.
