3.2 magnitude earthquake rattles SLO County near Diablo Canyon. Did you feel it?
A 3.2 magnitude earthquake shook part of San Luis Obispo County near Diablo Canyon Power Plant on Wednesday.
The earthquake occurred at 12:05 p.m. approximately five miles northwest of Avila Beach, according to the United States Geological Survey.
The earthquake reached a 3.2 magnitude on the Richter scale, according to the USGS, which is considered to have “light” shaking with no potential for damage.
The earthquake shook around 3.5 miles, the data said. It was felt as far north as Atascadero, according to USGS data.
The earthquake had no impact on the safe operations of Diablo Canyon, PG&E spokesperson Carina Corral told The Tribune. She said both nuclear reactor units remain at 100% power.
A magnitude 3.2 earthquake occurred at 12:05pm today 12/27/23, location 8km NW of Avila Beach, CA according to USGS. For more information, go to: https://t.co/0mMtjtxfkI for earthquake preparedness: https://t.co/9No6j9qque
— SLO County OES (@slocountyoes) December 27, 2023
