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Magnitude 5.3 earthquake rattles Southern California, 35 miles southwest of the Channel Islands

Bryan LoganApr 6, 2018, 01:31 IST

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A strong earthquake rattled portions of Southern California on Thursday afternoon. The US Geological Survey registered a preliminary magnitude of 5.3, centered about 35 miles southwest of the Channel Islands, and 86 miles west of Los Angeles.

The quake struck just before 12:30 p.m., and was felt throughout Southern California. The USGS initially registered the temblor as a 5.0.

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Magnitude 5.3 earthquake rattles Southern California, 35 miles southwest of the Channel Islands

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