Parkfield Is Still With Us…

PARKFIELD, Calif. Sept. 28, 2004 — A strong earthquake struck Central California on Tuesday, and it was felt from San Francisco to the Los Angeles area, according to the U.S. Geological Survey. There was no immediate report of injuries.

The quake, which struck at 10:15 a.m. PDT, had a preliminary magnitude of 5.9 and was centered 9 miles south of Parkfield. The area is 17 miles northeast of Paso Robles, scene of an earthquake that killed two people in December 2003… Strong Earthquake Strikes Central Calif.

Even though the December 2003 Paso Robles quake was a definite “event” here, I had no idea about this quake until I checked Google News; it was the top headline.

CISN ShakeMaps
USGS's CIIM (Community Internet Intensity Map) (main quake)
USGS's CIIM (Community Internet Intensity Map) (aftershock)
Preliminary Earthquake Report
USGS Earthquake Hazards Program - Northern California

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