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No Injuries or Damage From 4.6 Earthquake in Southern California

Los Angeles City Hall is seen in the dark of night in the city of angels
Los Angeles City Hall is seen downtown after a magnitude 4.6 earthquake struck Southern California late Friday night. (Damian Dovarganes/AP)

Saturday, 19 September 2020 09:39 AM EDT

A magnitude 4.6 earthquake struck Southern California late Friday night, according to the U.S. Geological Survey.

The earthquake hit around 11:40 p.m. PT, about 2 miles (3 kilometers) outside of South El Monte, near Los Angeles, the agency reported. Preliminary reports indicate it was about 11 miles (18 kilometers) deep.

There were no immediate reports of damage or injuries.

Officials warned residents to be prepared for possible aftershocks.

The epicenter of Friday night's earthquake was close to the location of the Whittier Narrows earthquake in 1987, which was a magnitude 5.9, seismologist Lucy Jones tweeted. The Whittier Narrows earthquake killed eight people.

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A magnitude 4.6 earthquake struck Southern California late Friday night, according to the U.S. Geological Survey.
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