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Large earthquake hits California

Published 19:40 4 Jul 2019 BST

Rudi Kinsella
Large earthquake hits California

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The earthquake is said to be an estimated 6.4 on the Richter scale.

An earthquake struck Southern California in the early hours of Thursday morning, local time. The earthquake is being estimated as a 6.4 on the Richter scale, with initial reports instead saying 6.6. At least four large aftershocks have been recorded, measuring 4.7, 3.5, 3.8 and 4.2 magnitude, according to CNN. It was felt throughout central Los Angeles as the earthquake, as it made buildings rock back and forth for at least several seconds. No damage or injuries were immediately reported in Los Angeles, although a number of roads were blocked for a period of time. Los Angeles International Airport said no damage was reported on runways. "Operations remain normal," it tweeted. The LA Fire Department urged people not to call them except for in the event of an injury or danger. https://twitter.com/LAFD/status/1146836265020432384 A number of social media users uploaded videos of the affect the earthquake had on their area. Director of Netflix series When They See Us Ava DuVernay said that it was the longest earthquake she had experienced in her life: https://twitter.com/ava/status/1146835415707467777

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