5.8-magnitude earthquake hits central California - Breaking The News

5.8-magnitude earthquake hits central California

24 June

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A 5.8 magnitude earthquake has hit central California, the United States Geological Survey (USGS) reported on Wednesday. The tremor originated at a depth of 2.9 km, with epicenter around 17 kilometers south-east of Lone Pine, a town in Inyo County.

Fortunately, no casualties or damage were reported so far.

Yesterday, a similar 7.7 magnitude earthquake hit southern Mexico, awaking a tsunami in nearby Pacific coastal areas.

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