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    Strong 4.9 magnitude quake rattles California's L.A. region

    By UPI Staff,

    4 hours ago

    July 29 (UPI) -- A 4.9 earthquake hit Southern California on Monday afternoon local time, according to the U.S. Geological Survey.

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    A runner moves along a path with a view of the downtown Los Angeles skyline before sunset at Kenneth Hahn State Recreation Area in Los Angeles on Saturday, March 9, 2024. Photo by John Angelillo/UPI

    No major damages have been reported.

    The quake was felt in the Los Angeles region, and officials said its epicenter was located near Barstow.

    According to early local media reports , the temblor was felt in Calabasas, the metro area of Los Angeles, Glendale and other nearby locales. It even was felt as far away as Las Vegas, according to reports.

    The quake is located along the Calico fault that crosses the Mojave, one expert told KABC-TV News .

    On New Year's Day this year, a magnitude 4.1 offshore earthquake rattled Southern California, as well.

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