An quake shook Southern California(CA) late Fri..
The earthquake struck just after 11:30 p.m. & has been originally rated as a magnitude-4.six temblor, as per the U.S. Geological Survey. It has been centered regarding 1.eight miles west south-west of El Monte.
Moderate to light shaking has been felt from Goleta to Indio & as far north as Palmdale & as far south as San Diego, as per the USGS.
Seismologist Dr. Lucy Jones stated in a tweet that is the earthquake has been located nearby epicenter of the October. 1, 1987 Whittier Narrows earthquake, that has been magnitude 5.9.
The Los Angeles Fire Dept. immediately went into quake mode, with all 106 fire stations verifying their own regions for damage, Chief Ralph M. Terrazas tweeted.
There have been no immediate records of damage in Los Angeles Intl. Air port, however crews are thoroughly verifying the airfield & terminal, as per Los Angeles Globe Airports.
“The City of Long Beach is supervising the quake & is implementing a crucial facilities see to make sure structure safety around the city,” Long Beach Mayor Robert Garcia tweeted. “Please continue to stay safe & always be equipped.”
Los Angeles Mayor Eric Garcetti published a similar sms.
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