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Update 21:50 UTC : Strong M4.1 Magnitude aftershock
Update 17:16UTC : 20 units in an apartment complex and 3 homes have been red tagged in Fullerton (means people cannot live there anymore for hopefully only a short time), at least 84 people have been displaced.
Update 06:33 UTC : 40+ aftershock so far (most of them could be hardly felt)
The earthquake was felt in 7 counties, including parts of San Diego
Update 06:28 UTC : Hours before, a 3.6-magnitude tremor hit the same spot, according to the USGS.
Friday’s quake was stronger and shook longer. Twenty years ago, a 6.7-magnitude killed 57 people in the greater Los Angeles area and caused $42 billion in damage. Source KCCI
Update 06:24 UTC : New comments in our Facebook page
Nellie Hernandez-Peyton My sister lives on the borderline of La Habra/Whittier/La Mirada and her neighbors chimney came down.
Karen Mahan It was really strong. Friends lost power, stuff off shelves and one injury known. Yorba Linda/Anaheim Hills
Alex Franco I am on the brea / la habra border and it knocked everything off my walls and almost made me fall
Update 06:16 UTC : You can follow the aftershocks on the ABC seismograph here
Update 06:14 UTC : Red Cross opens shelter in La Habra Community Center for those impacted
Update 05:52 UTC : Carbon canyon closed between Valencia and county line. One minor injury in a car accident caused by a rockfall triggered by the earthquake
Update 05:41 UTC : New reports are telling us that about 2000 people are currently without power
Update 05:39 UTC : There have been various reports of water main and gas main leaks possibly caused by the quake in La Habra, Fullerton and La Mirada. There have also been some scattered but limited power outages.
Update 05:34 UTC : At a home in San Dimas, dozens of pictures flew off walls, a ladder fell and dented a car in garage and medicine cabinets flew open and emptied out. Our opinion : This family was NOT prepared enough. In earthquake areas all hanging and standing objects should be well fixed!
This is a major event but is not a a very strong earthquake, in our terms only a moderate earthquake, so please fix heavy objects in the houses and know what to fo when it happens.
Update 05:25 UTC : Epicenter was on Sonora High school area
More GOOD NEWS: Los Angeles Metro says all rail service has resumed normal operations
Update 05:21 UTC : A lot of material damage but luckily nothing structural
- People will sleep on cars and leave the city because of the continuous earthquakes (aftershocks)
Update 05:13 UTC : The Los Angeles Police and Fire Departments have conducted an assessment and report no damage in the City. It looks to be a lucky escape as no serious damage or injuries have been reported yet.
Update 05:09 UTC : quake located on the Puente Hills fault.
Update 05:01 UTC : Residents in La Habra, near the epicenter, have sent out pictures on social media showing broken vases, topped furniture and items scattered around their homes. No structural damage has been reported so far. Disneyland has closed some rides, according to guests. Some said they were stuck on rides.
The Los Angeles Fire Department said there have been no reports of significant damage in Los Angeles.
Power was out in some neighborhoods near the epicenter. There are no reported injures.
Update 04:58 UTC : Track and equipment inspection on all Metro Rail lines due to earlier earthquake is complete. No damage or injuries reported.
Update 04:50 UTC : People are feeling continuous aftershocks in the epicenter area
- Los Angeles County Fire receives reports of gas leaks, minor damage.
- Water main break reported in Fullerton area.
Update 04:48 UTC : Reports of water main break in La Mirada and power down in some places.
Earthquake caused rockslide in Carbon Canyon. Carbon Cyn closed.
LAPD has 3 choppers up, no significant damage seen.
No major structural damage in fire stations.
Update 04:40 UTC : Many moderate aftershocks
The initial Magnitude was downgraded from M5.6 to M5.1 which has a lot less risk than the first one. MMI VII reported as highest intensity
Update : Many Disneyland guests have said on social media that rides have been stopped as a precaution. The park is south of the epicenter.
Update : Residents in Orange County reported the quake lasted for about 10 seconds. They said they felt gradual shaking.
2km (1mi) E of La Habra, California
2km (1mi) WNW of Brea, California
5km (3mi) SSW of Rowland Heights, California
6km (4mi) N of Fullerton, California
544km (338mi) W of Phoenix, Arizona
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85 Miles Sw Of Barstow California
Mar 29 21:33
4.6
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Greater Los Angeles Area, Calif.
Mar 29 21:32
4.1
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Los Angeles - it wasn't that strong but we still felt it here.The lamp was moving too.
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Rowland Heights, California
Mar 29 21:32
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Brea, ca - Just the sounds, like a train in my home pictures falling off the wall, glass breaking.. My sliding glass door jumped off rale.. very Scary, Ive been here all my life and been through some big earth quakes, I guess since this was so close it really was frightening, Im still nervous..
los angeles - I was in bed and I was moving back and forth
Covina - Just playing games on the PC and then i felt a shaking. Dont know whats heppening didnt even have time to run out. and it stopped
Covina - at approx. 2:30 p.m.
Santa Ana Calif - 2 jolts
Long Beach Ca - I do not know of any damage, I think it was an aftershock of the earthquake in the Los Angeles area at about 9:00 p.m. last night (5.1 magnitude). The time was about 2:35 p.m. today March 29, 2014. It shook my chair, computer, and rest of the building for no more than 15 seconds. There was a rumbling sound.
Diamond Bar, Ca - On the computer and a quick jolt and shake, short but reminded me of last nights jolt!
Dana point ca - Sharp jolt no aftershake
Compton - Felt couches move. Very light. I assume it was an aftershock
Anaheim - Random shaking very strong
long beach california - A few Minutes ago i was laying in bed And felt the whole room swaying back n forth i sat up thinking i was crazy And it kept swaying i immediatly got up n ran outside but no reports have been made on news or net but i know i felt it! Confused?
Diamond Bar - Low rumble leading to shaking an a sound of a freight train passing lasting about 5 seconds or so.
brea - Was shopping in Walmart in Brea when it struck. Hit the floor and covered my head from items flying off the shelves all around me. whole building moving/ceiling ripplo=ing and floor rising and falling. very strong quake, very frightening and still getting strong aftershocks today in fullerton CA.
Mt Baldy - No known damage
los angeles - Alone athome got scsred .
Irvine,Ca - No damage, Jack and I just felt the jolt at 2:35 P.m this afternoon. here in Irvine, ca.
Los Angeles, CA 90011 - I felt a very weak shaking about... I want to say around 3:20? More or less. I was getting comfy on my sofa, just as I got comfortable I felt a shaking. I quickly stood up and looked at the chandelier or anything that could signal that it shook. Nothing was moving, not even the slightest movement. I'm guessing it was a 2 magnitude maybe even a 1? It only lasted a couple seconds, probably the 2 maybe 4 the most. My dog previously growled before the earthquake struck, I simply thought it was the l
Pine Valley - Camping at Laguna Campground
Hermosa Beach - More like a strong rolling wave. It surprised our kitten and lasted at least 20 seconds
La Puente - I was cleaning my bedroom with both my kids on the bed watching Kung Fu Panda when I felt some shaking n a bit of rolling.
La Mirada, CA - No damage, just really strong jolt & severe shaking of the windows 2 feet from where I was taking a nap. After so many 'rolling waves' since last night's 5.1, I only felt like "what a rude awakening"!
Rancho Cucamonga - Around 2:30pm two slight jolts.
los Angeles - The building was shaking
Covina - Cats freaked out
Fullerton - No damage to property, some broken ceramics. Lots of aftershocks continue. Many are strong
Brea, CA - Weak aftershock
GEOFON
Southern California
Mar 29 21:32
4.2
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Rowland heights - Ahhhh!!!
USGS
La Habra, California
Mar 29 16:02
3.4
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Greater Los Angeles Area, Calif.
Mar 29 16:02
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Anaheim - Felt like my house was swaying back and forth. A rude wake up call!
EMSC
Greater Los Angeles Area, Calif.
Mar 29 14:53
2.3
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La Habra, California
Mar 29 14:48
2.5
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Greater Los Angeles Area, Calif.
Mar 29 14:48
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Brea, California
Mar 29 12:04
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Greater Los Angeles Area, Calif.
Mar 29 12:04
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Greater Los Angeles Area, Calif.
Mar 29 11:22
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La Habra, California
Mar 29 10:31
2.8
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Greater Los Angeles Area, Calif.
Mar 29 10:31
2.8
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La Habra, California
Mar 29 09:49
2.6
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Greater Los Angeles Area, Calif.
Mar 29 09:49
2.6
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Greater Los Angeles Area, Calif.
Mar 29 08:26
2.3
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Greater Los Angeles Area, Calif.
Mar 29 07:17
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Greater Los Angeles Area, Calif.
Mar 29 06:42
2.3
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Greater Los Angeles Area, Calif.
Mar 29 06:12
2.3
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Greater Los Angeles Area, Calif.
Mar 29 05:37
3.1
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Brea, California
Mar 29 05:37
3.1
3
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Greater Los Angeles Area, Calif.
Mar 29 05:05
2.6
2
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Greater Los Angeles Area, California
Mar 29 05:05
2.7
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Los Serranos, California
Mar 29 05:05
2.7
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Greater Los Angeles Area, Calif.
Mar 29 04:56
2.4
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Greater Los Angeles Area, Calif.
Mar 29 04:53
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Brea, California
Mar 29 04:53
2.7
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Brea, California
Mar 29 04:47
2.9
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Greater Los Angeles Area, Calif.
Mar 29 04:47
2.9
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Greater Los Angeles Area, Calif.
Mar 29 04:45
2.6
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Brea, California
Mar 29 04:45
2.7
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La Habra, California
Mar 29 04:30
3.6
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Greater Los Angeles Area, Calif.
Mar 29 04:30
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Greater Los Angeles Area, Calif.
Mar 29 04:19
2.4