Since 1998, over 250 members of our community have participated in Community Emergency Response Team training so that when, not if, a disaster situation occurs in the Big Bear Valley—be it fire, flood, windstorm or earthquake—they are prepared to assist our local emergency personnel. CERT volunteers respond in these disaster situations by fanning out within their neighborhood … [Read more...] about Community Emergency Response Team Welcomes New Members; CERT Training Begins March 9
Earthquake News
Small Earthquake Centered Outside Big Bear City Sunday Morning
We had a 1.7 magnitude earthquake in our over the weekend, which was centered about eight miles east of Big Bear City at 4:38am on Sunday. The U.S. Geological Survey recorded the 1.7 tremor as at a depth of nearly two miles. … [Read more...] about Small Earthquake Centered Outside Big Bear City Sunday Morning
1.9 Magnitude Earthquake in Big Bear Area This Morning
We had another earthquake centered in our area. You may have thought that was a strong wind at 11:07am, but it was an earthquake of a 1.9 magnitude, which was centered eight miles northwest of Big Bear Lake. The depth on this morning’s 1.9 tremor was recorded as 4.5 miles, per the U.S. Geological Survey. … [Read more...] about 1.9 Magnitude Earthquake in Big Bear Area This Morning
Valentine’s Day Got Started With 1.6 Magnitude Earthquake
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. … [Read more...] about Valentine’s Day Got Started With 1.6 Magnitude Earthquake
This Morning’s Earthquake Registers a 1.7 Magnitude
We had another earthquake, centered in our area today. At 10:26am this morning, a 1.7 magnitude earthquake occurred six miles northwest of Big Bear City, per the U.S. Geological Survey. Yesterday afternoon’s 1.6 magnitude quake was centered east of Big Bear City. … [Read more...] about This Morning’s Earthquake Registers a 1.7 Magnitude