INYO COUNTY, CA — Saturday evening, a 4.5 magnitude quake was registered near Deep Springs, according to the U.S. Geological Survey.

It was reported that a tremor shook the region at 7:37 p.m. The epicenter was positioned approximately 5 miles south-southeast of Deep Springs, at a depth of 7 miles.

Did you feel it?

Those who experienced the earthquake are encouraged to report it via the USGS Felt Report form. The agency has so far received 139 reports via its online form from people who report they experienced the quake. The USGS DYFI report indicates that weak shaking was recorded, with people in Fresno, Clovis, Kings Canyon National PK and Mammoth Lakes among those who felt the tremor.

Impact and estimated losses

Green alert for shaking-related fatalities and economic losses. There is a low likelihood of casualties and damage. Recent earthquakes in this area have caused secondary hazards such as landslides and liquefaction that might have contributed to losses.

Structure information summary
Overall, the population in this region resides in structures that are resistant to earthquake shaking, though vulnerable structures exist. The predominant vulnerable building types are unreinforced brick masonry and reinforced masonry construction.

Historical information
A magnitude 6.6 earthquake 160 km south of this event struck San Fernando, California on February 9, 1971 (UTC), with estimated population exposures of 319,000 at intensity VIII and 21,000 at intensity IX or greater, resulting in a reported 65 fatalities.

Past week’s quake

Over the last week, a single magnitude 2.5 earthquake was centered in the area. The event was documented near Silver Peak, six days earlier.

Source: The U.S. Geological Survey