Earthquake Rocks LA
"?the strongest earthquake to strike a populated area of Southern California in more than a decade."
(Los Angeles, CA)?What is being called a "moderate" earthquake shook Los Angeles at 11:42 local (Pacific) time on Tuesday.
The quake, which was originally reported as 5.8, was later downgraded by the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) to 5.4. According to a CNN.com report, there have been no immediate reports of injury or damage.
According to the USGS, the epicenter was 3 miles west-southwest of Chino Hills and 28 miles east-southeast of the Los Angeles Civic Center, which is in downtown Los Angeles.
The quake is being called "the strongest earthquake to strike a populated area of Southern California in more than a decade."
Numerous aftershocks, about 30, were felt; the largest of which was reported to be 3.8.
