The City of Duncan Emergency Management is urging the public to participate in the Great American ShakeOut at 10:16 a.m. on Thursday, Oct. 16. This nationwide drill serves as a reminder that earthquakes can strike unexpectedly, and preparedness is everyone’s responsibility.

A 5.2-magnitude earthquake shook Southern California, causing rocks to tumble onto roads and items to fall off shelves. The unexpected tremor rattled residents and disrupted daily life across the region.