LOS ANGELES - A preliminary 4.2-magnitude earthquake struck Southern California early Thursday morning with an epicenter in the San Fernando Valley followed by a series of aftershocks, the U.S.
Geological Survey said. The quake was reported at 4:29 a.m. about a mile north of PacoimaIt was recorded at a depth of about 6 miles.RELATED: Are you prepared for an earthquake?There were no immediate reports of damage or injuries.
While there are many variables involved, geologists say damage does not usually occur until the earthquake magnitude reaches somewhere above 4 or 5.RELATED: Surviving the earthquake: Prepare, Survive, RecoverUSGS provides information about earthquakes by state and preparedness information, including helpful information for.