Small earthquake shakes LA area
LOS ANGELES — A small earthquake has shaken the Los Angeles area and authorities are checking for any damage.
The U.S. Geological Survey says the quake had a preliminary magnitude of 3.4 and struck at 12:03 a.m. PDT, centered about nine miles west of downtown Los Angeles.
There were no immediate reports of damage but the Los Angeles Fire Departments say its crews will check to see if the quake damaged any critical infrastructure.
© 2012 The Associated Press. All Rights Reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. The U.S. Geological Survey says the quake had a preliminary magnitude of 3.4 and struck at 12:03 a.m. PDT, centered about nine miles west of downtown Los Angeles.
There were no immediate reports of damage but the Los Angeles Fire Departments say its crews will check to see if the quake damaged any critical infrastructure.
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