Residents were rattled by a 4.7 magnitude quake while firefighters are trying to put out blazes east of the cityMillions of residents in the Los Angeles area were rattled by a 4.7 magnitude earthquake that hit early on Thursday morning and came as the region continues to battle multiple wildfires that yet to be brought under control.The quake’s epicenter was 4 miles north of Malibu, according to the US Geological Survey. The tremor unleashed boulders on to a Malibu road, visibly shook Santa Monica’s historic 1909 wooden pier and jolted people from bed. No injuries or damages were immediately reported. Continue reading…
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Publish date : 2024-09-12 22:19:14
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Los Angeles hit by double whammy of wildfires and earthquake
