Central California residents were expecting a heatwave this week, but many were in shock when a succession of earthquakes struck Thursday afternoon.
Several earthquakes struck within minutes of one another near the California-Nevada border.
At 3:49 p.m., a 5.9 magnitude earthquake was registered in Smith Valley, Nevada followed by a series of earthquakes thereafter.
The subsequent earthquakes registered magnitudes ranging from 4.6 to 2.6, hitting Dardanelle (4.6), Markleeville (4.2), Dardanelle (3.6), and Walker (3.2). Aftershocks were also reported in the area after the initial quack.
Initial U.S. Geological Survey reports stated that a 4.8 magnitude earthquake originated near Stockton in San Joaquin County but removed it from the list.
The movement was felt throughout the Fresno and Clovis area, with many people taking to social media to confirm their suspicions.