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Last Tuesday, an earthquake of 5.2 magnitude struck Kern County in Southern California. Then a new problem arose. After the earthquake, continuous tremors are being felt in the area. More than 400 tremors have been felt since the earthquake. These sudden small tremors have created an atmosphere of fear among the people. After these tremors, scientists have declared an alert. Scientists say that such tremors are felt after earthquakes of greater intensity. The system advised people to stay safe.
Magnitude 5.2 earthquake strikes near Bakersfield
Earlier this week, a 5.2 magnitude earthquake struck near Bakersfield in Southern California. The earthquake caused panic in Kern, Los Angeles and Ventura counties. The earthquake struck around 9 pm. Its epicenter was about 90 meters north of Los Angeles. More than 400 tremors were felt in 48 hours. Of these, 74 tremors were recorded as having a magnitude of 2.5 or more.
Earthquake tremors are divided into three categories
Earthquake tremors are divided into three different categories. Foreshock, mainshock and aftershock. Tuesday's earthquake was a major earthquake. While the aftershocks that followed were aftershocks. Aftershocks of major earthquakes are usually mild and subside within a few days. However, one needs to be cautious in such a case.
The local administration has appealed to the people to remain alert
The system has advised people to remain alert. People have been advised to move to a safe place during an earthquake and to leave the place immediately if tremors occur. The system said that proper preparation and vigilance is necessary to avoid earthquake tremors. The system has appealed to people to remain alert instead of panicking.