Recent Earthquake Activity in California and Nevada
45 Earthquakes of Magnitude 15 or Greater in the Past 24 Hours
According to the United States Geological Survey (USGS), California has experienced 45 earthquakes of magnitude 15 or greater in the past 24 hours. This represents a significant increase in seismic activity compared to the average number of earthquakes of this magnitude that occur in the region daily.
548 Earthquakes in the Past 7 Days
In addition to the recent increase in earthquakes of magnitude 15 or greater, California has also experienced 548 earthquakes of all magnitudes in the past 7 days. This number is also higher than the average number of earthquakes that typically occur in the region during this timeframe.
988 Earthquakes in the Past 30 Days
Over the past 30 days, California has experienced a total of 988 earthquakes. This includes the 45 earthquakes of magnitude 15 or greater that occurred in the past 24 hours and the 548 earthquakes that occurred in the past 7 days.
All Lists Include Most Worldwide Events Magnitude 45 and Greater
It is important to note that the lists of earthquakes provided above include most worldwide events of magnitude 45 and greater. This means that not all of the earthquakes listed occurred in California. However, the majority of the earthquakes that have occurred in California in recent days are included in these lists.
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