Tag: Earthquake

How SoCal residents can prepare for the next big quake

After the devastation of the Northridge earthquake, Southern California residents have been living on edge for the “Big One” coming. The 1994 disaster left many without homes, jobs, or education…

COC simulates earthquake evacuation to prepare staff

After the 24th anniversary of the 1994 Northridge earthquake, College of the Canyons is urging their faculty to be prepared by simulating a natural disaster of a 6.6 earthquake. Over…

4.2 earthquake recorded near Castaic, rattles Santa Clarita and Los Angeles area

A 4.2 magnitude earthquake struck near Santa Clarita early Saturday night at around 7:18 p.m. The tremor was initially recorded at 4.5 on the Richter scale before being downgraded just 20 minutes later.

UPDATE: 4.4 quake hits Los Angeles

A 4.4 magnitude earthquake struck in the Los Angeles area at 6:25 a.m., centered 9 km NNW of Westwood.

3.9 earthquake rattles Santa Clarita

According to the Southern California Eathquake Data Center, a 3.9 magnitude earthquake struck at 8:12 a.m. on Saturday morning in Santa Clarita just six miles north of Castaic. There were…

Opinion: Minor Earthquake Strikes Newhall … yawn

Should a completely unavoidable earthquake that causes NO damage or injuries be relevant to anyone other than a seismologist?

Earthquake Rattles SCV

An earthquake measuring 4.2 on the Richter Scale occurred 4 miles ESE of Newhall, CA Thursday afternoon. The quake occurred at approximately 1:41 pm 4.4 miles below the earth’s surface….

Fundraiser for Japan Earthquake Victims Today

The ISP office staff and student volunteers will be selling Miso Soup and Rice balls and will be drawing and giving away Japanese calligraphy upon request. 100 percent of the money collected from the sale will go to the American Red Cross Japan Relief Fund.

Exchange Students React to Devastation In Japan

The devastation following Japan’s 9.0 earthquake and the tsunami that followed did not affect only those in Japan; it hit home right here at COC. Several Japanese exchange students attend COC, and all of them were shocked and saddened by the news.

Red Cross Organizes Japan Disaster Relief Fundraiser at Dodger Stadium

The Red Cross organized a fundraiser benefitting victims of the Japanese earthquake and tsunami disasters.

A Message on Earthquake Safety

The following is a message from Dr. Michael Wilding, Dean of Student Services, on disaster preparedness.

Aftermath from Japan Disasters felt at COC

News of the strongest earthquake ever recorded in Japan’s history hit airwaves around the world. Although more than 5,500 miles separates Japan from California, many were still concerned about the events occurring in Japan.

Earthquake, Tsunami Wreak Havoc in Japan; Many Feared Dead

JAPAN – A series of earthquakes occurring along Japan’s northeastern shore have triggered numerous Pacific tsunami warnings.

The Quake is Coming

1994 Northridge Quake shook everybody up in southern Los Angeles. The great earthquake along the San Andreas Fault is soon around the corner. It’s predominantly named “Big One” and will…

5.4 Earthquake Rattles Southland

5:14 PM PST:
The initial magnitude 5.9 quake has been downgraded to a magnitude 5.4 by the US Geological Survey.

4:57 PM PST:
A magnitude 5.9 earthquake struck at approximately 4:53 PM PST, centered 28 miles south of Palm Springs, CA.

Series of Quakes Rattle California

A series of earthquakes ranging from 3.2 to 7.2 rocked Californians this past Easter. Quakes were centered in Northern California and below the Mexico/California border.