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4.9 earthquake hits 3 miles south of Wasco

Posted at 4:07 PM, Feb 23, 2016
and last updated 2016-02-24 03:28:27-05

A 4.9 magnitude earthquake hit 3 miles south, southwest of Wasco, Calif. at about 4:02 p.m. Tuesday.

6 km (3 mi) SSW of Wasco, California

8 km (4 mi) WNW of Shafter, California

19 km (11 mi) SW of McFarland, California

25 km (15 mi) NW of Rosedale, California

23ABC received calls from all over the Central Valley from people who felt the earthquake.

As of 4:50 p.m., no injuries or damage to property was reported.

A 2.6 magnitude earthquake and a 2.5 magnitude earthquake hit a short time after the initial earthquake.

 

 

This guy jetted out of the GF Tire Service offices in Wasco when the earthquake hit. http://bit.ly/1mW6fnA

Posted by 23ABC Bakersfield on Tuesday, February 23, 2016

 

The Bakersfield Fire Department sent tips on what to do in the event of another earthquake.

DROP, COVER and HOLD ON in the event of an earthquake.

DROP: down onto your hands and knees before the earthquake knocks you down. This position protects you from falling but allows you to still move if necessary.

COVER: your head and neck (and your entire body if possible) under the shelter of a sturdy table or desk. If there is no shelter nearby, get down near an interior wall or next to low-lying furniture that won’t fall on you, and cover your head and neck with your arms and hands.

HOLD ON: to your shelter (or to your head and neck) until the shaking stops. Be prepared to move with your shelter if the shaking shifts around.

 

This guy jetted out of the GF Tire Service offices in Wasco when the earthquake hit. http://bit.ly/1mW6fnA

Posted by 23ABC Bakersfield on Tuesday, February 23, 2016

 

Video from inside a home in Bakersfield when the earthquake hit. Not a whole lot moving around in the video, but they said they sure felt the jolt. http://bit.ly/1mW6fnA

Posted by 23ABC Bakersfield on Tuesday, February 23, 2016

23ABC News reached out to the Bakersfield City School District and reported that all after school programs have called in and reported that all children are safe.

CSUB's police chief and emergency manager and director of public safety Marty Williamson said that no injuries or structural damage has been reported.

 

BFD IN ACTIONAlthough BFD Firefighters are reporting no emergency calls for assistance due to damage or injuries...

Posted by Bakersfield Fire Department on Tuesday, February 23, 2016

Tracy Totton-Martin CEO AND OWNER OF Bit-O-Heaven Ranch Inc --- Horse Rescue Facility said, "A couple of you horses dancing around outside when they felt earthquake”

 

 

Live coverage of 4.9 magnitude earthquake that hit 3 miles south of Wasco: bit.ly/1mW6fnA

Posted by 23ABC Bakersfield on Tuesday, February 23, 2016

Anne Silva at So Cal Gas said, “Don’t turn off your gas unless you hear a hissing sound or smell gas. Then call 911 and your gas company. If you shut it off, you will have to schedule a time to have it turned back on."

 

 

Mark Gonzales found the real cause of the 4.9 magnitude earthquake that hit 3 miles SSW of Wasco, Calif. http://bit.ly/1mW6fnA

Posted by 23ABC Bakersfield on Tuesday, February 23, 2016