5.8 Mag Earthquake Strikes Los Angeles
A large earthquake struck Los Angeles California last hour according to several reports from the area. Early estimates have put the quake at a 5.8 magnitude on the richter scale. The central point was in the Chino Hills. No deaths or major damage is currently being reported.
Preliminary information from the U.S. Geological Survey estimated the quake at magnitude 5.8, centered 29 miles southeast of downtown Los Angeles near Chino Hills in San Bernardino County. Ten aftershocks occurred in the next dozen minutes, including three estimated at 3.8, and the U.S. Geological Survey estimated the quake was about 8 miles below the earth’s surface.
Los Angeles Fire Department spokesman Brian Humphrey said there were no immediate reports of damage or injury in Los Angeles. San Bernardino County fire dispatch also had no immediate reports of damage.
The quake struck at 11:42 a.m. PDT. Buildings swayed in downtown Los Angeles for several seconds.
The earthquake could be felt as far away as San Diego and Las Vegas.
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