An earthquake with a preliminary magnitude of 4.2 struck the San Fernando Valley Thursday around 4:29 a.m. this morning, according to the U.S. Geological Survey.
The shaker hit between the 210 and 5 freeways, about 1 mile north of Pacoima.
#earthquake preliminary mag 4.2 near San Fernando. In Santa Monica near the coast sensation was slow then a fast rattle shaking whole house with pictures on walls shaking. No damage in home. No damage flights running from LAPD Air Support due to low cloud ceiling.@KNX1070
— Pete Demetriou (@knxpete)
July 30, 2020People have reportedly felt the movement as far away as Lake Forest in Orange County. Residents in Venice, Rancho Cucamonga and Santa Clarita also reported feeling the earthquake.
#earthquake preliminary mag 4.2 near San Fernando. In Santa Monica near the coast sensation was slow then a fast rattle shaking whole house with pictures on walls shaking. No damage in home. No damage flights running from LAPD Air Support due to low cloud ceiling.@KNX1070
— Pete Demetriou (@knxpete)
July 30, 2020There were no immediate reports of damage or injury.
If an earthquake happens in your area, follow the below steps.
Drop, Cover, then Hold On!
If in a vehicle, pull over and stop.
If in bed, stay there.
If outdoors, stay outdoors.
Do not get in a doorway.
Do not run outside.
This is a developing story.
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