Magnitude 3.27 quake recorded near Fallen Leaf Lake
The tremor began near Stanford Camp, roughly 10 miles outside South Lake Tahoe.
A magnitude 3.27 earthquake shook the Fallen Leaf Lake area early Friday, Oct. 2. Its center was located near Stanford Camp, on the lake’s western shore and roughly 10 miles from South Lake Tahoe. The U.S. Geological Survey initially measured the event at 3.6 before revising that figure. The quake originated 7 kilometers underground, equivalent to 4.3 miles.
The wider Tahoe Basin sits among three significant fault systems. They are the North Tahoe-Incline Village zone, the West Tahoe-Dollar Point zone and the Tahoe-Sierra frontal zone. That regional setting makes earthquake safety relevant for visitors staying in hotels, cabins, campgrounds or vacation rentals around the lake.
When shaking occurs indoors, safety guidance calls for sheltering beneath a strong desk or table to reduce the risk from objects that may fall. Without nearby cover, lower yourself onto your hands and knees, shield your neck and head, and maintain that position through the movement. A doorway does not generally provide greater protection than another indoor location.
- USGS revised the initial 3.6 reading to 3.27.
- The quake began 7 kilometers, or 4.3 miles, below ground.
- Three major fault systems cross the Lake Tahoe Basin.
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