Valentine’s Day Got Started With 1.6 Magnitude Earthquake

February 16, 2009 by Catherine Sandstrom  
Filed under Current News, Fire/Safety

A small earthquake shook our Valentine’s Day, as the U.S. Geological Survey reports that a 1.6 magnitude quake was centered four miles north west of Big Bear City on Saturday morning at 7:57am. The 1.6 tremor registered a depth of over six miles.

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About Catherine Sandstrom
After graduating from BBHS, Catherine moved to Los Angeles to attend Loyola Marymount University. In her 20 years off the mountain, most recently in Manhattan Beach, Catherine's career has included publishing, broadcasting, public relations and public education; she served as KBHR's News Director from April 2007 to July 2010.