3.3 Magnitude Earthquake Strikes Off Los Angeles Coast, Felt In Manhattan Beach, Riverside
Social media users described the shaking as 'really fast, but sharp.'
The epicenter was located about nine miles southwest of Manhattan Beach and Hermosa Beach, at a depth of approximately 6.4 miles. Some media outlets initially reported the quake's preliminary magnitude as 3.4.
Despite its modest strength, the quake was felt in parts of Riverside — nearly an hour inland — and as far south as Oceanside, nearly two hours from the epicenter.
No damage or injuries have been reported, and officials say there is no tsunami threat at this time.
California has experienced at least nine significant earthquakes so far this year, highlighting the state's ongoing seismic activity. Emergency officials are continuing to monitor the area, but no immediate aftershocks have been reported.
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