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| Earthquake felt in Los Angeles area of California | |
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| A magnitude 5.1 earthquake has struck the Los Angeles area of southern California, the US Geological Survey says. | A magnitude 5.1 earthquake has struck the Los Angeles area of southern California, the US Geological Survey says. |
| The quake happened at about 21:10 local time on Friday (04:10 GMT on Saturday) and its epicentre was 1 mile (2km) east of the town of La Habra. | |
| There were no immediate reports of significant damage or injuries. | There were no immediate reports of significant damage or injuries. |
| A 4.4-magnitude quake was felt near Los Angeles earlier this month, rattling nerves but causing no major damage. | A 4.4-magnitude quake was felt near Los Angeles earlier this month, rattling nerves but causing no major damage. |
| The latest earthquake was shallow at only 1.2 miles (2km) deep, according to the USGS. | |
| It was felt across four counties, from Palm Springs in the east and Ventura County to the north, Reuters news agency reported. | |
| The Los Angeles Fire Department said it was checking buildings and transport infrastructure for damage. | |
| It said the quake was a reminder for people to be prepared. | |
| The San Andreas fault, on the edge of the Pacific tectonic plate, runs directly through California, and the western US state has long braced for a devastating quake. | The San Andreas fault, on the edge of the Pacific tectonic plate, runs directly through California, and the western US state has long braced for a devastating quake. |
| The 1994 Northridge quake, at 6.7 magnitude, left at least 60 people dead. A 6.9-magnitude quake in San Francisco five years earlier killed 67 people. | The 1994 Northridge quake, at 6.7 magnitude, left at least 60 people dead. A 6.9-magnitude quake in San Francisco five years earlier killed 67 people. |