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Ground movement may be the cause of the gas leak in Los Angeles: SoCalGas

According to SoCalGas, a geologist determined that a previous ground movement may have caused the pipeline rupture that led to the gas leak in Castaic

Ground movement may be the cause of the gas leak in Los Angeles SoCalGas
Maharanee Kumari
Maharanee Kumari Dec 31, 2025 - 01:46 UTC
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A considerable earthquake in the Castaic region over the weekend that may have caused a network fracture led to a leak of natural gas. Los Angeles County, according to a business release. SoCalGas.

A scientist determined that earth movement that had previously occurred in the area of? According to the company, in a primary investigation? The pipeline ruptured on December 27 at around 4:20 p. m. , which is likely the result of a gas pipeline tear in Castaic.

According to reports, the leak occurred on a major network south of the westbound lanes of Freeway 5 near the Ridge Route Road and Pine Crest Place intersection in Castaic.