MAGNITUDE 3.1 EARTHQUAKE STRIKES KERN COUNTY EARLY SUNDAY
By CALWIRE Weather Desk | PUBLISHED: Thursday, October 8, 2026
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HAPPENING NOW — Oct 8, 8:24 AM PT
MAGNITUDE 3.1 EARTHQUAKE STRIKES KERN COUNTY EARLY SUNDAY
A magnitude 3.1 earthquake hit near Wofford Heights in Kern County at 2:37 a.m. PT Sunday, according to the U.S. Geological Survey. The quake centered about 5 kilometers east-southeast of the community and occurred at a depth of 4 kilometers.
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About 30 people reported feeling the temblor, the USGS said. No immediate reports of damage have been reported.
See also: MAGNITUDE 3.8 EARTHQUAKE STRIKES NEAR PIRU IN VENTURA COUNTY · MAGNITUDE 2.5 EARTHQUAKE STRIKES NEAR OLANCHA IN INYO COUNTY
This is a developing story and will be updated as more information becomes available.
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