Magnitude 4.2 earthquake shakes southern California

By The Associated Press

Posted July 30, 2020 8:39 am.

Last Updated July 30, 2020 8:56 am.

This article is more than 5 years old.

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

The quake happened around 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.

The Associated Press

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