Northern California Earthquake

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Strong earthquake in an merely unpopulated are in northern California

Last update: May 24, 2013 at 8:19 am by By

A couple of aftershocks up to M 4.9 occured. There are so far no reports of any structural damage.

The populated areas Greenville, Westwood and Chester (5000 inhabitants in total) may have felt a MMI V moderate shaking.
39000 people may have felt a light shaking.

Shaking map of the epicenter are

Shaking map of the epicenter are

9000 people may have felt a moderate shaking based on USGS experience reports, this means that this earthquake can be labeled “harmless” for serious damage and injuries.
The many I Have Felt It reports which can be read in this site are confirming the USGS numbers.

11km (7mi) WNW of Greenville, California
43km (27mi) SW of Susanville, California
60km (37mi) NE of Magalia, California
67km (42mi) NE of Paradise, California
159km (99mi) NW of Carson City, Nevada

Most important Earthquake Data:

Magnitude : 5.7

Local Time (conversion only below land) : 2013-05-23 20:47:07

GMT/UTC Time : 2013-05-24 03:47:07

Depth (Hypocenter)  : 10 km

from:    http://earthquake-report.com/2013/05/24/strong-earthquake-northern-california-on-may-24-2013-2/