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Here are photos I’ve grabbed from local los angeles news stations.

• The USGS is working to figure out which fault system this is exactly associated with
• Two magnitude 3+ ?aftershocks, one 3.8 and the other 3.6
• Heaviest shaking was “up under the region of Diamond Bar” (intersection of 57 and 60 freeways)
• Magnitude 5.4 would screw up lots of stuff but is not a big deal in California (other than Brick Buildings)
• Buildings built since 1930 should withstand this kind of earthquake
• “We’ll Learn a lot” from this quake in fields of seismology equipment and other stuff
• This is the first earthquake that has the advantage of all the new equipment deployed since the Northridge Quake in 1994
• “Things like this help to remind Californians why we fund this kind of thing in the first place.”
• Stress was not released by this. To relieve the stress on the plates it would require an ‘event’ 1,000 times this size or 10,000 of these.
• Earthquake Early Warning system would not have helped for something like this.
• Earthquake lasted less than 2 seconds at hte epicenter (deep under the earth) and then waves spread out and it lasted various lengths of times at various points

Overview with new stuff:

• Fairly shallow earthquake as most in California are
• Biggest major in the area since Whittier Narrows quake in 1987
• Next CalTech briefing is at 3:00pm PDT
• Story has been picked up on by news agencies worldwide
• Combination of a Strike Thrust and Slip Thrust Quake
• According to Scientists the number of aftershocks is moderate.
• Los Angeles News Channels have yet to go to advertisements since noon (ABC/FOX/NBC/KCAL)

• Governor Spoke to Wendy Greuel, LA SherrifF Lee Baca, Mayor Antonio Villarigosa, and the Chino Hills City Manager
• Make sure you have a plan in place
• Teams are inspecting major roadways, powerlines and other infrastructure 
• Remain Calm and monitor your radio and Tv (or your blogs!)
• Nearly 30 aftershocks, was a 5.8 now a 5.4
• Expecting reports of minor damage
• All Local Officials are executing emergency response plans
• First thing Governor did was call his Maria, at their family home in Brentwood
• A reported asked him about Budget Negotiations and he didn’t say anything other than saying that he is working on it.

Okay so here is some more on the Quake. I’ve finally got on the web interface rather than the iPhone interface.

Quick Facts:

• Thrust Quake, one plate went above the other
• Not much Damage
• Considered a moderate quake
• Originated 2 miles south of Chino Hills
• 5 Percent Chance it is a Foreshock…1 percent after 24 hours

• Mayor Antonio Villarigosa is not in town so Wendy Greuel is acting Mayor
• She “Wants to reassure all Angelenos that we have the most prepared first-responders…they are ready for this and any contigency”
• Command Personell at all 21 locations across the city
• Minor Structural Damage throughout the city
• Flooding at Macy’s in Topanga Plaza
• 3600 Block of Wilshire 5 minor Injures in the evacuation
• Cellular Phone service and all networks are back up and running
• Don’t call 911 unless it is a true emergency
• Ground Radar was lost for 1 minute at LAX and Ontario Airport
• Water Heater broke in Terminal 1
• All Bus and Rail Lines are Operational
• Rail Lines are running at reduced speed (10-15 minute delay)
• No Children will be released to anyone but their parents or legal guardian from Recreational facilities
• Greuel is calling for families to have a Plan of Action in case of an emergency.

Here are some more pictures regarding the quake

Yeah I know, it is Adam Sandler in drag!