25 September 2011

Magnitude-3.3 Quake Near Santa Clarita

Magnitude-3.3 Quake Near Santa Clarita

A magnitude-3.3 earthquake was reported Sunday in the Santa Clarita area.

Special Section: Earthquakes | USGS

The quake was centered about eight miles northeast of Santa Clarita. It was reported at 11:23 a.m.

USGS website visitors reported shaking in Sylmar, Sherman Oaks, Glendale, Palmdale, Northridge and other areas. The quake had a depth of about 0.3 miles, which is considered shallow.

There are no reports of damage or injuries.

A resident who lives about five miles from the epicenter said there was a "loud rumbling, then it started shaking." A Castaic resident said the noise caught her attention more than the shaking.

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