3.7 Magnitude Earthquake Strikes California City Amid Wildfires

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01/10/2025 01:52 PM

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California simply can't catch a break. On Friday morning, it was reported that a 3.7 magnitude earthquake struck near the San Francisco Zoo.

According to the U.S. Geological Survey, the earthquake had a depth of 8.4 kilometers and struck three miles east of the zoo. So far, no damage has been reported at this time. No injuries have been reported either. San Francisco Mayo Daniel Lurie released a statement regarding this unfortunate start to this Friday.

"I promised to make the safety of San Franciscans my first priority as mayor, and I am keeping that promise today with this morning's earthquake," Lurie said. "I ordered city government into action immediately this morning, and our first responders have been out across the city ensuring the safety of our residents."

While we're certainly glad that no one is hurt, the reality is this is yet another crushing blow to the West Coast.

For the past few days, wildfires have been raging across Los Angeles County. It's been reported that 10 people have died and at least 10,000 homes and structures have been destroyed.

Buildings and cars destroyed by the Palisades fire lay along the Pacific Coast Highway in Malibu, California, on January 8, 2025. At least five people are now known to have died in wildfires raging around Los Angeles, with more deaths feared, law enforcement said January 8, as terrifying blazes leveled whole streets, torching cars and houses in minutes. More than 1,000 buildings have burned in multiple wildfires that have erupted around America's second biggest city, forcing tens of thousands of people from their homes. (Photo by Zoë Meyers / AFP) (Photo by ZOE MEYERS/AFP via Getty Images)

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California has been doing all it can to contain the wildfires. There's still some work to be done, but progress is being made.

"We just activated hundreds of additional California National Guard members to help battle blazes and keep our Southern California communities safe," California Gov. Gavin Newsom said Thursday. "Grateful for our men and women who are willing to jump in and help fight these unprecedented wildfires. We will forever be in your debt."

Although it hasn't been confirmed yet, the coastal Palisades Fire could go down as the costliest wildfire in United States history.

Our thoughts are with those impacted by the devastation in California this week.

3.7 Magnitude Earthquake Strikes California City Amid Wildfires

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