Powerful tremors of 4.9 magnitude earthquake were felt in California. Aftershocks were also felt in Los Angeles. The epicenter of the earthquake was near Barstow. An earthquake of this magnitude worried the people of California. Even after the earthquake was over, the tremors were felt for a long time. Officials are investigating the loss of life and property in the state.
According to the country’s Geological Survey, the earthquake tremors started around 1 pm local time and its epicenter was five miles below the ground. According to US Today news, apart from San Bernardigo County, tremors were felt in Los Angeles, Kern, Riverside and Orange County, where the intensity of the earthquake was measured at 3.5 and 2.7 on the Richter scale.