LOS ANGELES – A magnitude 3.8 earthquake struck off the coast of Southern California early Sunday morning, with some residents reporting that light shaking was felt in downtown Los Angeles.
According to the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS), the earthquake happened at 2:29 a.m. PDT and was centered about 12 miles south-southwest of Malibu or 40 miles west-southwest of Los Angeles.
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The USGS asks those who felt the quake to report it on the agency’s website.
There were no immediate reports of injuries or damage sustained during the earthquake.
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