3.5 Magnitude Earthquake Strikes Near Disneyland, No Injuries or Damage Reported
The park temporarily closed at least 35 rides for safety checks, all of which resumed operation after thorough inspections.
- A 3.5 magnitude earthquake struck near Disneyland in Fullerton, California, causing the park to temporarily close at least 35 rides for safety checks.
- No injuries or damage were reported following the earthquake, and all rides resumed operation after thorough inspections.
- The earthquake was followed by a smaller aftershock around 20 minutes later.
- Disneyland has only fully closed a few times in its history, most notably during the COVID-19 pandemic, after the assassination of JFK, and following the 9/11 attacks.
- The park's response to the earthquake was part of mandatory safety protocols, which include evacuating and inspecting rides.