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Kern County Quake Rattles LA
13 Jul
Summary
- A magnitude 4.3 earthquake shook Kern County on Monday morning.
- The tremor occurred at 9:40 a.m. near Johannesburg.
- Shaking was reported across various Los Angeles areas.
A magnitude 4.3 earthquake registered on Monday morning, originating in Kern County, California. The tremor struck at precisely 9:40 a.m. local time. Its epicenter was located near the small community of Johannesburg.
Residents across a wide geographic area reported feeling the effects of this seismic event. Reports of shaking were received from various parts of Los Angeles County, including the San Fernando Valley, Valencia, and Santa Clarita. Social media platforms buzzed with activity as people shared their experiences.
Several individuals posted on X, formerly Twitter, to confirm they had felt the earthquake. Some users described the shaking as 'small' or 'tiny,' while others expressed certainty about the event. One post inaccurately stated a magnitude 4.4 earthquake had hit Los Angeles.
