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Magnitude 4.2 earthquake shakes Southern California

The quake was centered in the Los Angeles area
A magnitude 4.2 earthquake centered in the Los Angeles area shook Southern California on Thursday morning.

Credit: Chris Hepburn / robertharding

Credit: Chris Hepburn / robertharding

A magnitude 4.2 earthquake centered in the Los Angeles area shook Southern California on Thursday morning.
By The Associated Press
July 30, 2020

LOS ANGELES — A magnitude 4.2 earthquake centered in the Los Angeles area shook Southern California on Thursday morning.

The quake happened about 4:30 a.m. near Pacoima, news outlets reported, citing the U.S. Geological Survey.

The quake, which was felt across the San Fernando Valley, was followed by an aftershock of magnitude 3.3.

There were no immediate reports of injuries or damage.

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