California on edge after Earthquake activity in the Gulf of California

March 12, 2011 2:55 pm PT
TheWeatherSpace.com
- By Jim Duran - Staff Writer
- Article Editor and Approved - Ron Jackson

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(TheWeatherSpace.com) -- Earthquakes are striking the middle of the Gulf of California, giving U.S. West Coast residents the question ... when?

TheWeatherSpace.com has received many reports and concerns about an Earthquake striking California because of what is happening down in the Gulf of Cailfornia. Six quakes, including a 5.3-magnitude moderate quake have struck the area today. The lingering concern of viewers is the wonder if California is next due to the fact Japan start this same way.

"While I cannot speak for USGS or any type of geology official, California needs to have their earthquake preparations in order, including kits", said TWS Meteorologist Kevin Martin. "Weather and Problem Solving is my field, however if you live in California you must always be prepared no matter what. Now is a good time to do so. Quakes down there have a tendency to cause stress on California fault-zones so I wouldn't be surprised if we get one. Usually the main quake happens where the foreshocks are so it would have to be the Gulf of California as well".

Other concerns is the Japan area. Viewers are pouring in wondering if the aftershocks are foreshocks to an even larger one. Was the current mainshock the larger one?

The USGS says that the mainshock would be the largest one. It is anyone's guess if a larger one is on the horizon. Talks of super moon on the 19th has the Internet a buzz right now.

Martin lastly states that a 4.4-magnitude quake hit several hours before the 5.3-magnitude quake farther north, this one 170 miles southwest of Puerto Vallarta, Mexico. What interests him is quakes seem to go along the plate boundary and California sits north of the mainshock pattern.

If you live in the Western United States, always be prepared for quakes. A lot of times they hit when you least expect them and can catch someone off guard. Always be prepared.

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