Was there an earthquake in Socal last night?

SoCal Earthquake Update: Did the Ground Move Last Night?

Okay, let’s talk earthquakes. Living in Southern California, it’s almost a given that you’ll feel the earth rumble at some point. So, were there any tremors “last night”? Well, it depends on what you mean by “earthquake.”

While we didn’t have “the big one” or anything that made major headlines last night (that’s August 7th going into the 8th, 2025), SoCal has been its usual shaky self lately. Early Wednesday morning, around 2 a.m., a magnitude 3.7 jolt hit near Lytle Creek, about 4 miles north of town. I don’t know about you, but I definitely felt a little something!

And get this – before that, two magnitude 3.5s went off near Ontario, practically back-to-back at 1:02 a.m. and 1:14 a.m. That’s a whole lotta shaking going on! This all followed a magnitude 3.5 near Rialto on Tuesday afternoon. So, yeah, things have been a bit active.

Did anyone feel these? Apparently, the shaking from the Lytle Creek and Ontario quakes rippled through parts of Southern California, including Riverside and San Bernardino. I heard some folks in the High Desert and the Inland Empire described it as a rumbling sound followed by a sharp jolt. Sounds about right!

Now, here’s the thing: small earthquakes are practically background noise here in SoCal. According to EarthquakeTrack.com, in the 24 hours before today (August 8th, 2025), we had about 10 quakes of magnitude 1.5 or higher. Zoom out to the past week, and that number jumps to around 77. It’s just part of living here, I guess.

Just to put things in perspective, here are some of the bigger recent quakes:

• Today (August 8, 2025): Biggest one so far was a magnitude 2.2 near Brawley, California. Nothing to write home about.
• This Week: We had a magnitude 3.9 earthquake in Brawley, California.
• This Month: A magnitude 4.3 rattled things near Calipatria, California.
• This Year: The strongest one was a magnitude 5.2 near Julian, California. That one probably got your attention!

Now, a quick reminder about what to do when the ground starts moving:

• Indoors? Stay put! Don’t try to make a run for it.
• In bed? Roll over, face down, and protect your head with a pillow.
• Outdoors? Stay away from buildings – falling debris is the real danger.
• In a car? Pull over safely, stop, and set the parking brake.

Want to stay in the know? Here are some great resources:

• U.S. Geological Survey (USGS): Your go-to for all things earthquake-related.
• Southern California Earthquake Data Center (SCEDC) at Caltech: For the real data nerds out there.
• Earthquake Track: A super easy way to see recent earthquakes on a map.

So, to sum it all up: while we might not have had a major “last night,” Southern California is always ready to rumble. Stay informed, stay prepared, and try not to let the little ones rattle your nerves too much! We’re all in this together.