temblor

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Monday evening’s earthquake was the second temblor of magnitude 3 or greater to occur near the San Andreas Fault on Friday.

From Los Angeles Times

The first was a magnitude 3.8 quake, which was followed a minute later by a magnitude 3.5 temblor, according to the U.S.

From Los Angeles Times

The Big Bear earthquake of 1992 was the second of a one-two punch of temblors that occurred on the same day.

From Los Angeles Times

That temblor significantly damaged 25 such structures, including the then-brand-new Automobile Club of Southern California building in Santa Clarita, which almost collapsed.

From Los Angeles Times

Small temblors are also common around the Geysers geothermal steam field in California.

From Los Angeles Times