Sacramento Area Shaken by 4.1 Magnitude Earthquake
OAN’s Elizabeth Volberding
12:42 PM – Wednesday, October 18, 2023
A 4.1 magnitude earthquake rocked Northern California, sending locals into a frenzy as emergency notifications flooded their phones.
The United States Geological Survey (USGS) reported that the earthquake, with a magnitude of 4.1, occurred at 9:29 a.m. It was recorded at a depth of 10.8 km, just outside of Sacramento in Isleton.
Isleton, located in Sacramento County, is approximately 28 miles northwest of Stockton.
MyShake, an app that alerts users about earthquakes, warned residents that this quake was stronger than previous ones in the area.
However, some locals were confused as they claimed they didn’t feel the earthquake at all.
Despite the lack of impact, high school students in San Mateo County were instructed to follow earthquake safety protocols after receiving the MyShake alert.
“Earthquake Detected!” the USGS ShakeAlert said. “Drop, Cover, Hold On. Protect Yourself.”
Chuck Bergson, the city manager of Isleton, revealed that city officials received the earthquake alert 30 seconds after it happened.
Bergson mentioned that some residents reported items falling from shelves, prompting the city to send professionals to inspect the infrastructure.
Jack Doelscher, a local resident who was at Java Jack’s Cafe in Isleton during the earthquake, described the shaking as intense but manageable.
“Oh, it was a good rocking,” he told the press. “But we survived.”
No significant damage or injuries were reported by residents on the west side of the city or in the Bay Area.
The earthquake occurred just one day before California’s Great Annual California ShakeOut, a statewide examination of earthquake readiness. Residents will be asked to practice earthquake safety procedures on October 19th at 10 a.m.
As part of the ShakeOut, nearly 2.8 million users of California’s MyShake app will receive alerts to test earthquake notifications in English and Spanish for a simulated 5.0 magnitude earthquake centered in Northern California.
So far, local officials in the Isleton area have not received reports of significant damage or injuries caused by the earthquake.
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Their area. The app, developed by the University of California, Berkeley, uses the smartphone’s accelerometers to detect seismic activity and send notifications to users.
The recent earthquake in Isleton serves as a timely reminder of the importance of earthquake preparedness. While the earthquake did not cause significant damage or injuries, it highlighted the need for individuals and communities to be ready for such events.
Earthquakes can strike at any time and without warning, making preparedness crucial. This includes having an emergency supply kit stocked with essential items such as water, non-perishable food, medication, flashlights, and a first aid kit. It is also important to have a family communication plan in place so that everyone knows what to do in the event of an earthquake.
Schools and businesses should also have comprehensive emergency plans that outline procedures for evacuations, sheltering in place, and communication with staff and students. Regular drills and exercises can help ensure that these plans are effective and familiar to everyone.
Government agencies and organizations like the USGS play a vital role in monitoring seismic activity and providing timely alerts to the public. The
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