Magnitude-5.1 earthquake shakes Los Angeles, US Geological Survey says

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March 29, 2014

LOS ANGELES: Authorities say a magnitude-5.1 earthquake has shaken the Los Angeles area.

The US Geological Survey originally estimated the quake to be a magnitude-5.3. It said the Friday quake struck at about 9:11pm and was centered near Brea in Orange County — about 20 miles (32 kilometers) southeast of downtown Los Angeles.

About an hour earlier, a 3.6 quake hit nearby in the city of La Habra.

There were no immediate reports of damage.


Courtesy: AP

March 29, 2014

LOS ANGELES: Authorities say a magnitude-5.1 earthquake has shaken the Los Angeles area.

The US Geological Survey originally estimated the quake to be a magnitude-5.3. It said the Friday quake struck at about 9:11pm and was centered near Brea in Orange County — about 20 miles (32 kilometers) southeast of downtown Los Angeles.

About an hour earlier, a 3.6 quake hit nearby in the city of La Habra.

There were no immediate reports of damage.


Courtesy: AP