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Earthquake Swarm: 3.0M, 4.7M, 3.4M - Central California - Keeler, Olancha, CA

Posted: 24 May 2009 12:43 AM PDT


Earthquake Swarm: Quick look Earthquakes today Ridgecrest area greater than 3.0 magnitude -

A minor earthquake occurred at 4:54:04 PM (PDT) on Saturday, May 23, 2009.

The magnitude 3.0 event occurred 13 km (8 miles) SSE of Keeler, CA.
The hypocentral depth is 0.4 km (0.2 miles) Google Map Link

A light earthquake occurred at 3:58:32 PM (PDT) on Saturday, May 23, 2009.
The magnitude 4.7 event occurred 11 km (7 miles) SSE of Keeler, CA.
The hypocentral depth is 0.1 km (0.1 miles). Google Map Link

A minor earthquake occurred at 2:51:31 PM (PDT) on Saturday, May 23, 2009.
The magnitude 3.4 event occurred 11 km (7 miles) SSE of Keeler, CA.
The hypocentral depth is 2 km ( 1 mile). Google Map Link

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Earthquake details:
Magnitude


3.0
- local magnitude (ML)
Time Saturday, May 23, 2009 at 4:54:04 PM (PDT)
Saturday, May 23, 2009 at 23:54:04 (UTC)
Distance from Keeler, CA - 13 km (8 miles) SSE (162 degrees)
Cartago, CA - 19 km (12 miles) ENE (71 degrees)
Olancha, CA - 20 km (12 miles) NE (51 degrees)
Lone Pine, CA - 32 km (20 miles) SE (137 degrees)
Las Vegas, NV - 234 km (146 miles) W (276 degrees)
Coordinates 36 deg. 22.5 min. N (36.375N), 117 deg. 49.6 min. W (117.826W)
Depth 0.4 km (0.2 miles)
Location Quality Fair
Location Quality Parameters Nst=036, Nph=036, Dmin=20 km, Rmss=0.28 sec, Erho=0.5 km, Erzz=1.8 km, Gp=75.6 degrees
Event ID# ci14462160
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Earthquake details:

Magnitude 4.7 - local magnitude (ML)
Time Saturday, May 23, 2009 at 3:58:32 PM (PDT)
Saturday, May 23, 2009 at 22:58:32 (UTC)
Distance from Keeler, CA - 11 km (7 miles) SSE (165 degrees)
Cartago, CA - 18 km (11 miles) ENE (64 degrees)
Olancha, CA - 20 km (13 miles) NE (45 degrees)
Lone Pine, CA - 30 km (19 miles) SE (136 degrees)
Las Vegas, NV - 236 km (146 miles) W (276 degrees)
Coordinates 36 deg. 23.5 min. N (36.392N), 117 deg. 50.4 min. W (117.840W)
Depth 0.1 km (0.1 miles)
Location Quality Fair
Location Quality Parameters Nst= 38, Nph= 38, Dmin=18 km, Rmss=0.33 sec, Erho=0.6 km, Erzz=2.2 km, Gp=75.6 degrees
Event ID# ci14462064

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Earthquake details:

Magnitude3.4
Date-Time
Location36.389°N, 117.837°W
Depth2.2 km (1.4 miles) (poorly constrained)
RegionCENTRAL CALIFORNIA
Distances
  • 11 km (7 miles) SSE (164°) from Keeler, CA
  • 19 km (12 miles) ENE (66°) from Cartago, CA
  • 20 km (12 miles) NE (46°) from Olancha, CA
  • 30 km (19 miles) SE (136°) from Lone Pine, CA
  • 235 km (146 miles) W (276°) from Las Vegas, NV
Location Uncertaintyhorizontal +/- 0.6 km (0.4 miles); depth +/- 3.2 km (2.0 miles)
ParametersNph= 41, Dmin=18 km, Rmss=0.33 sec, Gp= 76°,
M-type=local magnitude (ML), Version=C
Source
Event IDci14462048

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CA-SCU- Westly - Grass Fire - 150 acres 60%

Posted: 23 May 2009 08:43 AM PDT


Wildland Fire - Potential for over a 1000 acres

Update: 1840hrs - 60% Air Attack 430 reporting tankers being released after they drop & containment, Morgan Hill canceling some units.
Update: 1830HRS - AA 430 requesting order for tankers be reduced to 3 due to powerlines., Air Tankers making good progress on containment lines

IA: 1733hrs - Wildland grass fire on SRA - IC reporting fire is under high tension lines and threatening a large Gravel Quarry plant.
Location:
West side of I-5 behind near Stanislaus and San Joaquin county lines Westside freeway South of I-5/580 interchange

SCU-Morgan Hill report on resources on scene or ordered:
1 Air Attack
4 Air Tankers
2 Copters
3 Dozers on scene - 3 Ordered
14 engines
Comms: SCU TAC 151.445

CA-MVU- Willow - Wildfire east of San Diego 65-acres 80%

Posted: 23 May 2009 10:54 AM PDT


Location: Willow Glen Drive near Singing Canyon Road in the El Cajon area in a uninhabited canyon about 20 miles east of San Diego.
Evacuations: About 80 homes have been evacuated.
Damages: CAL FIRE PIO Nick Schuler says no homes were damaged or destroyed and residents were expected to return home later in the day.
Cause: Under investigation.

CAL FIRE MVU "Willow" fire updates: Link

Willow Fire Incident Information:
Last Updated: May 22, 2009 7:00 pm
Date/Time Started: May 22, 2009 12:58 pm
Administrative Unit: CAL FIRE San Diego Unit
County: San Diego County
Location: Willow Glen Drive and Singing Canyon Road
Acres Burned:
Containment 65 acres - 80% containment
Full containment of this fire is expected by 6:00 pm tomorrow.

Google Map

Phone Numbers (619) 590-3160 (Willow Fire Information )

1303 hours

CAL FIRE is on scene of a 5 acre brush fire at Willow Glen Drive and Singing Canyon Road (Thomas Brother Map Page 1272 F2). The fire was reported at 12:58 and the cause is under investigation. Currently we have 7 engines, 2 fire crews, 1 bulldozer, 1 helicopter, 2 airtankers and 1 chief officer en route.
We are being assisted by San Miguel Fire Protection District.
1318 hours
The fire is now 25 acres and is burning on the hillside behind the U.S. Fish and Games Shooting Range. There are structures ahead of the fire near Vista Grande Road. The Incident Commander has just ordered 2 Type 1 Strike Teams (10 Engines) for structure protection and 2 additional helicopters. Sheriff's Department is conducting evacuations.
1347 hours
The fire is now 60 acres and structure protection engines are staging off of Vista Sierra. There has been one minor injury to a firefighter. Powerlines in the area are hampering Air Operations, and three additional airtankers have been ordered.
1423 hours
The mild burn victim was a civilian (who has since left the scene) not to a firefighter. We are in a Unified Command with San Miguel Fire. There is currently 25 engines, 6 fire crews, 2 water tenders, 1 bulldozer, 6 helicopters, 5 airtankers, and chief officers (approximately 300 firefighters).
1449 hours
The fire activity has slowed considerably, the airtankers have retardant across the head of the fire and firefighters are beginning to make some progress. However, this fire is neither contained nor controlled. There was one injury to a firefighter heat related.
1519 hours
The fire is no longer actively spreading, and the fire was mapped at 60 acres in size. The Incident Commander has canceled one of the helicopters, one airtanker is orbit (just in case) and the rest are on a "load and hold" at Ramona Air Attack Base if they are needed.
No homes were damaged or destroyed by this fire.
A quick response by numerous firefighters on the ground and the air made the difference in stopping this fire from spreading into the structures.
1624 hours
The Willow Fire is now 20% contained with full containment expected by tomorrow at 6 pm. Tomorrow there will be 5 engines and 5 fire crews assigned to the incident.
last update on this incident.

Earthquake: 3.0 M Central California - Keeler, CA

Posted: 23 May 2009 06:54 AM PDT



Earthquake Details

Magnitude3.0
Date-Time
Location36.391°N, 117.841°W
Depth3.6 km (2.2 miles)
RegionCENTRAL CALIFORNIA
Distances
  • 11 km (7 miles) SSE (165°) from Keeler, CA
  • 18 km (11 miles) ENE (64°) from Cartago, CA
  • 20 km (12 miles) NE (45°) from Olancha, CA
  • 30 km (19 miles) SE (137°) from Lone Pine, CA
  • 236 km (146 miles) W (276°) from Las Vegas, NV
Location Uncertaintyhorizontal +/- 0.4 km (0.2 miles); depth +/- 1.5 km (0.9 miles)
ParametersNph=042, Dmin=18 km, Rmss=0.27 sec, Gp= 76°,
M-type=local magnitude (ML), Version=C
Source
Event IDci14461744

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