Magnitude 4.6 earthquake rattles California

By The Associated Press

Posted Sep 19, 2020 02:58:50 AM.

Last Updated Sep 19, 2020 03:16:16 AM.

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SOUTH EL MONTE, Calif. — A magnitude 4.6 earthquake struck Southern California late Friday night, according to the U.S. Geological Survey.

The earthquake struck around 11:40 p.m., about 2 miles (3 kilometres) outside of South El Monte, near Los Angeles, the agency reported.

There were no immediate reports of damages or injuries.

The Associated Press

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