Ojai residents were jarred awake early Tuesday morning by a significant aftershock, registering a magnitude of 3.9, according to the U.S. Geological Survey. This incident comes two days after the area experienced a 5.1 magnitude earthquake.
Tuesday’s aftershock occurred at 4:39 a.m. and its effects were felt as far as the Moorpark area, as indicated by the U.S. Geological Survey’s “Did You Feel It?” map. Several smaller aftershocks, all rated below a 3.0 magnitude, were also recorded Tuesday morning.
On Sunday, amid the rainfall from Tropical Storm Hilary, a 5.1 magnitude quake rocked Ojai. The tremor was felt as far away as the San Fernando Valley in Los Angeles County, prompting a citywide response from the Los Angeles Fire Department. While the main quake caused some property damage, fortunately, no serious injuries were reported.
Dozens of aftershocks followed the main quake, including one reaching a magnitude of around 4.0. Aftershocks are a common occurrence following significant seismic events and can continue for days or even weeks.
Another sizable aftershock, this one measuring at a 3.5 magnitude, hit Ojai on Monday. These continuous tremors underline the necessity of earthquake preparedness and the importance of staying informed and ready in the event of seismic activities.