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Earthquake suddenly jolts SoCal early Sunday morning

First publishedJul 12, 14:35 UTC
Last updatedJul 12, 17:45 UTC · 2m ago
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Earthquake suddenly jolts SoCal early Sunday morning
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A 4.2-magnitude earthquake shook Southern California early on Sunday morning. The quake happened about 70 miles north of the city of Los Angeles.

An earthquake suddenly hit Southern California. It was a 4.2-magnitude shake. This happened early on Sunday morning. The shaking occurred near Los Angeles, about 70 miles away.

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This event is important because earthquakes can cause damage to buildings and scare people. People in the area might worry about bigger quakes happening later.

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What was the size of the earthquake?
The earthquake had a magnitude of 4.2.
When did the earthquake happen?
It happened early on Sunday morning.
Where was the quake felt?
The earthquake struck in Southern California, north of Los Angeles.
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    The specific strength of the quake was mentioned.
    New York PostReported the exact magnitude (4.2).
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