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Powerful 5.3 Magnitude Earthquake Strikes Off Coast Of Southern California
A 5.0 magnitude earthquake has struck the coast of southern California approx 85 miles west of Los Angeles, according to the US Geographical Survey (USGS).
Tremors were reportedly felt in Santa Barbara following the earthquake
Residents also reported feeling it on the ground but it is not yet known what the extent of any damage was.
The Express reports: The quake struck 78km south-west of California’s Channe
l Islands Beach around at 11:30am local time, according to the US Geographical Survey (USGS).
Shocked residents took to social media to report feeling the aftershocks.
Megan Abundis tweeted: “I just felt my very first earthquake. My car was shaking in Santa Barbara. Anyone else?”
Matthew Belloni wrote: “Earthquake – pretty strong here in Mid-Wilshire area of LA. Still shaking.”
The USGS has not issued a tsunami warning following the earthquake.
