Southern California Grapples with Storm Deluge and Unexpected Earthquake on Same Day

Southern California Grapples with Storm Deluge and Unexpected Earthquake on Same Day
People stand on a pier over the Pacific Ocean with Tropical Storm Hilary approaching San Diego County in Imperial Beach, Calif., on Aug. 20, 2023. Mario Tama/Getty Images
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On the same day that Tropical Storm Hilary brought heavy rainfall and widespread flooding in southern California, Aug. 20, a magnitude 5.1 earthquake near Ojai—north of Los Angeles—shook the region.

As of Aug. 21, there were no reports of fatalities, significant injuries, or extensive destruction due to these events in the state.

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