PakNews: Los Angeles 'Big One' quake fears revived by major shocks

Saturday, 6 July 2019

Los Angeles 'Big One' quake fears revived by major shocks

Two strong earthquakes that pierced years of seismic calm in southern California have revived fears of the "Big One" striking Los Angeles, with officials warning citizens to be prepared for further shocks. A 7.1-magnitude quake that struck a remote region some 150 miles (240 kilometers) northeast of Los Angeles on Friday evening was felt throughout the city, prompting Angelenos to evacuate homes, bars, restaurants and movie theaters. The quake -- which followed a 6.4-magnitude tremor the previous day -- caused only minor damage in Los Angeles such as scattered power outages.