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Viral Quake Prediction Stirs Anxiety at Disneyland, Experts Issue No Alert

Guests are urged to follow official seismic alerts during their visits after USGS and Caltech dismissed the forecast.

Credit: Inside The Magic

Overview

  • A social media post on August 7 from @Quakeprediction forecast a major earthquake near Los Angeles within 48 hours without scientific backing.
  • The U.S. Geological Survey and California Institute of Technology have issued no warnings that support the prediction or validate the forecast.
  • Seismic sensors recorded several small tremors on August 5 and 6 near Fontana and the greater Los Angeles area with no reported damage.
  • Disneyland Resort remains fully operational under rigorous seismic safety protocols, including automatic ride shutoff systems and trained Cast Members.
  • Guests are advised to enable official emergency alerts and download reputable earthquake preparedness apps during the peak travel season.