Curiosity, Sci/Tech|May 18, 2009 6:40 am

Earthquake Rocks Los Angeles With Magnitude Of 4.7

An earthquake has rocked the Los Angeles, California area with a magnitude of 4.7.<br /> .....Washington (dbTechno) – An earthquake has rocked the Los Angeles, California area with a magnitude of 4.7.

The earthquake took place on Sunday with its center point right near the Los Angeles International Airport.

There have been reports of damage released up to this point due to the earthquake, but nothing too serious.

It appears that up to this point, the biggest damage consisted of some broken windows and such of homes.

According to scientists, the earthquake was 8.4 miles below the surface.

This meant that it was too deep to really shake things up in Southern California.

The entire duration of the earthquake was said to be at around 10 seconds.

Officials in the area continue to check up on things to be sure that no more serious damage was caused.

The only aftershock that took place following the quake measured in at a 3.1.


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