San Diego Seismologists Issue Warning After Unusual Earthquake Activity

San Diego Seismologists Issue Warning After Unusual Earthquake ActivitySan Diego Seismologists Issue Warning After Unusual Earthquake Activity San Diego, CA – Seismologists from the University of California, San Diego have issued a warning to the public after observing an unusually high number of earthquakes in the San Diego County area over the past week. In a statement released on Wednesday, the scientists said that they have recorded over 30 earthquakes in the past seven days, with the largest being a magnitude 3.6 event that occurred on Tuesday morning. While most of the earthquakes have been small, scientists are concerned about the increasing frequency and magnitude of the seismic activity. “We have not seen this level of earthquake activity in San Diego County in several years,” said Dr. John Vidale, director of the Caltech Seismological Laboratory. “This is a reminder that earthquakes can happen anywhere, anytime, and that we need to be prepared.” The epicenters of the recent earthquakes have been located in the mountains of East County, near the town of Julian. Seismologists believe that the earthquakes are being caused by movement along a local fault line. While there is no way to predict when or where the next earthquake will occur, scientists advise residents of San Diego County to take steps to prepare for a large seismic event. These steps include: * Having an earthquake plan in place * Securing heavy objects in your home * Storing food and water supplies * Knowing how to turn off your gas and electricity “It is important to remember that earthquakes are a natural phenomenon, and that they can happen anywhere,” said Dr. Vidale. “By being prepared, we can help to minimize the risks and ensure the safety of our communities.” Residents of San Diego County are encouraged to visit the website of the California Geological Survey for more information on earthquake preparedness.