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Six Small Quakes Hit Los Padres Forest Near Fillmore, Topping Out at M3.3

USGS characterizes the cluster as an 11-second burst despite event listings spanning roughly ten minutes.

Overview

  • The sequence began at 10:21 a.m. and concluded at 10:31 a.m., according to USGS event logs.
  • The strongest temblor registered magnitude 3.3 at 10:27 a.m., about nine miles northwest of Fillmore.
  • USGS summary language states six quakes occurred within 11 seconds, which conflicts with the posted times.
  • The remaining events ranged from magnitude 2.5 to 2.8, clustered roughly 8 to 9.3 miles northwest of the city in Los Padres National Forest.
  • No damage or injuries have been reported, and USGS continues routine monitoring of regional seismic activity.