Magnitude 4.9 Earthquake Shakes California East Of Los Angeles
The US Geological Survey reported a 4.9 magnitude quake with an epicenter near Barstow, California – about 103 miles northeast of Los Angeles. The quake was at a depth of nearly five miles • Full Story
The magnitude was downgraded from an initial report of 5.1. Quakes of 3.5 and 2.7 magnitude in the minutes following the first earthquake.
The quake began as a slow roll and gained in intensity, lasting about 20 seconds.
Most of Southern California felt the earthquake, and shaking was detected as far east as Las Vegas, Nevada.
No immediate reports of damage have surfaced, though assessments are ongoing.
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