Magnitude 3.2 Earthquake Hits Los Angeles Area

SAN FERNANDO (CBS SF ) — The U.S. Geological Survey says a magnitude 3.2 earthquake has struck in San Fernando Wednesday night.

The USGS says the quake's epicenter was located in the area of San Fernando.  The quake struck around 9 p.m. Wednesday evening.

A sharp jolt was widely felt in the San Fernando Valley and parts of northern Los Angeles County. But police and fire departments say there have been no problems reported.

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