Friday, April 24, 2009

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Earthquakes: Greater Los Angeles area earthquake swarm - 2.5, 3.8, 3.0 and 4.0

Posted: 23 Apr 2009 09:40 PM PDT

Earthquake swarm is centered 1 km ( 1 mi) NNW of Yorba Linda, CA

M 2.5, Greater Los Angeles area, California
Thursday, April 23, 2009 9:04 PM
GPS Location: 33.909°N 117.778°W
Friday, April 24, 2009 04:04:51 UTC
Time: Thursday, April 23, 2009 09:04:51 PM at epicenter
Depth: 7.10 km (4.41 mi)

M 3.0, Greater Los Angeles area, California
Thursday, April 23, 2009 8:28 PM
GPS Location: 33.906°N 117.776°W
Friday, April 24, 2009 03:28:45 UTC
Time: Thursday, April 23, 2009 08:28:45 PM at epicenter
Depth: 2.30 km (1.43 mi)

M 4.0, Greater Los Angeles area, California
Thursday, April 23, 2009 8:27 PM
GPS Location: 33.910°N 117.768°W
Friday, April 24, 2009 03:27:50 UTC
Time: Thursday, April 23, 2009 08:27:50 PM at epicenter
Depth: 0.00 km (0.00 mi)

M 3.8, Greater Los Angeles area, California
Thursday, April 23, 2009 at 23:56:23 UTC
GPS Location: 33.896°N 117.795°W
Thursday, April 23, 2009 at 23:56:23 UTC
Time: Thursday, April 23, 2009 at 04:56:23 PM at epicenter
Depth:6 km (3.7 miles) (poorly constrained)


Greater Los Angeles area earthquakes - Map
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A minor earthquake occurred at 8:28:45 PM (PDT) on Thursday, April 23, 2009.
The magnitude 3.0 event occurred 2 km (2 miles) NNE of Yorba Linda, CA.
The hypocentral depth is 2 km ( 1 mile).


2.5 M Earthquake Details

Magnitude2.5
Date-Time
  • Friday, April 24, 2009 at 04:04:51 UTC
  • Thursday, April 23, 2009 at 09:04:51 PM at epicenter
Location33.909°N, 117.778°W
Depth7.1 km (4.4 miles)
RegionGREATER LOS ANGELES AREA, CALIFORNIA
Distances
  • 3 km (2 miles) NNE (22°) from Yorba Linda, CA
  • 8 km (5 miles) ENE (68°) from Placentia, CA
  • 9 km (6 miles) SW (214°) from Chino Hills, CA
  • 13 km (8 miles) NE (52°) from Anaheim, CA
  • 46 km (29 miles) ESE (111°) from Los Angeles Civic Center, CA
Location Uncertaintyhorizontal +/- 0.3 km (0.2 miles); depth +/- 1.2 km (0.7 miles)
ParametersNph=078, Dmin=9 km, Rmss=0.45 sec, Gp= 36°,
M-type=local magnitude (ML), Version=C
Source
Event IDci10399905


3.0 M Earthquake Details

Magnitude3.0
Date-Time
  • Friday, April 24, 2009 at 03:28:45 UTC
  • Thursday, April 23, 2009 at 08:28:45 PM at epicenter
Location33.906°N, 117.776°W
Depth2.3 km (1.4 miles)
RegionGREATER LOS ANGELES AREA, CALIFORNIA
Distances
  • 2 km (2 miles) NNE (28°) from Yorba Linda, CA
  • 8 km (5 miles) ENE (70°) from Placentia, CA
  • 9 km (6 miles) SSW (212°) from Chino Hills, CA
  • 13 km (8 miles) NE (54°) from Anaheim, CA
  • 46 km (29 miles) ESE (111°) from Los Angeles Civic Center, CA
Location Uncertaintyhorizontal +/- 0.8 km (0.5 miles); depth +/- 1.3 km (0.8 miles)
ParametersNph=020, Dmin=9 km, Rmss=0.3 sec, Gp= 79°,
M-type=(unknown type), Version=S
Source
Event IDci10399897






4.0 M Earthquake Details

Magnitude4.0
Date-Time
  • Friday, April 24, 2009 at 03:27:50 UTC
  • Thursday, April 23, 2009 at 08:27:50 PM at epicenter
Location33.910°N, 117.767°W
Depth0 km (~0 mile) (poorly constrained)
RegionGREATER LOS ANGELES AREA, CALIFORNIA
Distances
  • 3 km (2 miles) NE (36°) from Yorba Linda, CA
  • 8 km (5 miles) SSW (210°) from Chino Hills, CA
  • 9 km (5 miles) ENE (69°) from Placentia, CA
  • 13 km (8 miles) NNE (27°) from Orange, CA
  • 47 km (29 miles) ESE (110°) from Los Angeles Civic Center, CA
Location Uncertaintyhorizontal +/- 0.3 km (0.2 miles); depth +/- 0.6 km (0.4 miles)
ParametersNph=122, Dmin=9 km, Rmss=0.51 sec, Gp= 18°,
M-type=local magnitude (ML), Version=C
Source
Event IDci10399889


Earthquake Details

Magnitude3.8
Date-Time
Location33.896°N, 117.795°W
Depth6 km (3.7 miles) (poorly constrained)
RegionGREATER LOS ANGELES AREA, CALIFORNIA
Distances
  • 1 km (1 miles) NNW (334°) from Yorba Linda, CA
  • 6 km (4 miles) ENE (74°) from Placentia, CA
  • 9 km (6 miles) ESE (109°) from Brea, CA
  • 11 km (7 miles) NE (53°) from Anaheim, CA
  • 11 km (7 miles) SW (217°) from Chino Hills, CA
  • 45 km (28 miles) ESE (113°) from Los Angeles Civic Center, CA
Location Uncertaintyhorizontal +/- 0.3 km (0.2 miles); depth +/- 31.6 km (19.6 miles)
ParametersNph=086, Dmin=8 km, Rmss=0.44 sec, Gp= 36°,
M-type=local magnitude (ML), Version=O
Source
Event IDci10399801

Earthquake 3.3 M - Northern California, Gilroy, CA

Posted: 23 Apr 2009 09:26 PM PDT

Magnitude 3.3 - NORTHERN CALIFORNIA

3.3 M Earthquake Details
Magnitude3.3
Date-Time
Location36.993°N, 121.669°W
Depth3.4 km (2.1 miles)
RegionNORTHERN CALIFORNIA
Distances
  • 8 km (5 miles) WSW (255°) from Gilroy, CA
  • 11 km (7 miles) ENE (69°) from Amesti, CA
  • 12 km (7 miles) E (89°) from Corralitos, CA
  • 29 km (18 miles) NW (304°) from Hollister, CA
  • 43 km (27 miles) SSE (153°) from San Jose City Hall, CA
Location Uncertaintyhorizontal +/- 0.1 km (0.1 miles); depth +/- 0.3 km (0.2 miles)
ParametersNph= 82, Dmin=6 km, Rmss=0.1 sec, Gp= 58°,
M-type=local magnitude (ML), Version=2
Source
Event IDnc51220405

CA-PNF- Milford - Wildand Fire - 226 acres - 100%

Posted: 23 Apr 2009 10:05 AM PDT

Incident Overview

215 acre Milford Fire contained at midnight, April 23; 5 air mi. south of Milford, 10 mi. due west of Hwy 395 in a remote forest location.

Basic Information

Incident TypeWildland Fire
CauseLightning
Date of OriginWednesday April 22nd, 2009 aprox 12:00 AM
LocationT26N 14E Sec 16
Incident CommanderAlec Lane

Current Situation

Total Personnel160
Size226 acres
Percent Contained100%
Fuels Involved

Brush, desert pine

Fire Behavior

May see some interior burning & smoke in afternoon.

Current Weather

Wind Conditions10-15 mph SW
Temperature59-69 degrees
Humidity20-30%

CA-TNF- HILL - Wildland Fire (Timber) - 25 acres 100%

Posted: 23 Apr 2009 10:02 AM PDT

Incident Overview

Hill Fire has been contained as of Wednesday evening at 9:00 pm. Crews remained on the fire all night. Today 2 crews, 2 egnines and 2 water tenders will continue to mop up hot spots on the fire line. The acreage was remapped and is at 25.5 acres.

Crews and equipment are from the Forest Service and local government.

Basic Information

Incident TypeWildland Fire
CauseUnder Investigation
Date of OriginWednesday April 22nd, 2009 aprox 02:08 PM
Location4-5 miles north of Bullards Bar Reservoir
Incident CommanderJason Flores Today

Current Situation

Total Personnel50
Size25 acres
Percent Contained100%
Estimated Containment DateWednesday April 22nd, 2009 aprox 09:00 PM
Fuels Involved

fire is burning in timber plantations and brush

Outlook

Planned Actions

Crews are mopping up hot spots along the fire line.

Remarks

0 structures threatened


Location: Hill Fire is burning in area about 4-5 miles north of Bullards Bar Reservoir (approx 20 miles northwest of Nevada City) in brush and timber plantations in the Tahoe National Forest.
Resources: Approximately 125 personnel are attacking the fire including 6 engines, 5 crews, 2 dozers, 5 water tenders, 1 helicopter, and 10 smoke jumpers. Fire is about 30 acres in size - no homes threatened.
Agencies: Forest Service, Camptonville Fire Department, Pike Fire Department, North San Juan Fire Department and Calfire.
Cause: The cause of the fire is under investigation.

Earthquake 3.1 M - Fall River Mills, Burney, CA

Posted: 23 Apr 2009 09:47 AM PDT


Earthquake Details

Magnitude3.1
Date-Time
Location41.008°N, 121.490°W
Depth16.8 km (10.4 miles)
RegionNORTHERN CALIFORNIA
Distances
  • 4 km (3 miles) W (273°) from Fall River Mills, CA
  • 9 km (6 miles) WSW (238°) from McArthur, CA
  • 20 km (13 miles) NE (46°) from Burney, CA
  • 88 km (55 miles) ENE (57°) from Redding, CA
  • 273 km (170 miles) N (360°) from Sacramento, CA
Location Uncertaintyhorizontal +/- 0.4 km (0.2 miles); depth +/- 0.8 km (0.5 miles)
ParametersNph= 27, Dmin=19 km, Rmss=0.14 sec, Gp= 90°,
M-type=duration magnitude (Md), Version=2
Source
Event IDnc51220370

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