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1992 Big Bear earthquake
1992 Big Bear earthquake is located in California
Date June 28, 1992 (1992-06-28)
Magnitude 6.5 Mw
Depth 3.1 miles (5.0 km)
Epicenter location 34°12′N 116°49.6′W / 34.2°N 116.8267°W / 34.2; -116.8267Coordinates: 34°12′N 116°49.6′W / 34.2°N 116.8267°W / 34.2; -116.8267
Countries or regions affected  United States
(Southern California)
Casualties 0

The 1992 Big Bear earthquake was an earthquake that occurred at 08:05 PDT local time (15:05 UTC) on 28 June 1992 in Big Bear Lake, California, with a magnitude of 6.5. This earthquake occurred three hours after the 7.3 magnitude Landers earthquake, which was centered 22 miles (35 km) to the east. The closely-timed occurrence of these earthquakes is an often-cited example of a regional earthquake sequence.[1]

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