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Maps: 3.3-Magnitude Earthquake Strikes Near Los Angeles
A minor, 3.3-magnitude earthquake struck in the North Pacific Ocean on Tuesday, according to the United States Geological Survey. The temblor happened at 12:15 p.m. Pacific time about 9 miles southwest of Manhattan Beach,
Preliminary 3.4-magnitude earthquake strikes in Los Angeles' South Bay
A preliminary 3.4-magnitude earthquake struck near Manhattan Beach in the South Bay of Los Angeles on Tuesday, according to the U.S. Geological Survey. The quake's epicenter was recorded nearly 9 miles from Manhattan Beach. The quake was reported at about 12:15 p.m.
3.3 Magnitude Earthquake Strikes Off Los Angeles Coast, Felt In Manhattan Beach, Riverside
An earthquake struck off the coast of Los Angeles near Manhattan Beach, shaking parts of Southern California up to two hours away. No damage, injuries or tsunami threat have been reported.
Earthquake in Los Angeles? Tremors felt in Santa Monica, Manhattan Beach and other areas
Earthquake tremors were felt in several parts of California, including Santa Monica, Los Angeles and Manhattan Beach, on Tuesday
Magnitude-2.5 earthquake shakes parts of Los Angeles
A magnitude-2.5 earthquake was reported Monday morning in Los Angeles’ Florence-Graham area. The earthquake at 8:33 a.m. south of downtown LA produced shaking in Los Angeles, Bell, Downey, Lynwood, Long Beach and other areas.
3.1-magnitude earthquake strikes Riverside County near Banning
A preliminary 3.1-magnitude earthquake struck near Banning in Riverside County on Wednesday morning, according to the U.S. Geological Survey. The USGS reported the quake around 6:21 a.m. and said its epicenter was 6 miles south of Banning near the Mount San Jacinto State Park.
Early-morning 3.1-magnitude earthquake wakes Southern California, USGS says
An early-morning 3.1-magnitude earthquake woke parts of Southern California, the U.S. Geological Survey reported. The about 7-mile deep quake hit about 6 miles south from Banning in Riverside County at 6:21 a.
3.3-magnitude earthquake rattles LA County coast
A preliminary 3.4-magnitude earthquake rattled the Manhattan Beach area on Tuesday, according to the U.S. Geological Survey.
Magnitude 3.4 earthquake shakes Los Angeles on Tuesday afternoon
Residents across Los Angeles were rattled by a magnitude 3.4 earthquake on Tuesday afternoon. The U.S. Geological Survey said that the earthquake struck about 8 miles off the coast of Manhattan Beach.
Small, 3.4 magnitude earthquake strikes off the coast near Manhattan Beach
A small earthquake with a preliminary magnitude of 3.4 rattled parts of Los Angeles today, but no damage or injuries were immediately reported. The quake struck at 12:15 p.m. about nine miles offshore of Manhattan Beach,
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