Earthquake 5.0 San Bernardino, california

The Truth 9:56 pm on January 8, 2009 | 0 Permalink | Reply
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We just had an earthquake in California about 10 minutes ago. Approx. 1km south of San Bernadino. I am in Sherman Oaks and I felt it for about 30 seconds. My whole oak desk was flopping around, so I can only imagine it is quite big. Here are some earthquake assistance hot lines for anyone who may be in trouble.

The Berkeley Seismological Laboratory maintains an “Earthquake Hotline” which is open to the public. The taped message is updated after earthquakes of note, generally within 20-60 minutes. Both local and distant earthquakes are reported. The Hotline phone number is 510-642-2160.[more]

Northern and Central California
Earthquake Update Hotline - USGS, Menlo Park, California: (650) 329-4085 or (650) 329-4668

USGS Office of Communications
24-Hour Earthquake Hotline for Media: (206) 331-0335 or (707) 499-1210
After hours: (650) 329-4011

USGS National Earthquake Information Office (NEIC)
24-Hour Earthquake Hotline: (303) 273-8516
Live person: (303) 273-8500 [more]