Magnitude 4.3 earthquake recorded near Los Angeles on July 31
According to the United States Geological Survey, the earthquake was reported at around 9:30 a.m. local time, with smaller earthquakes ranging from magnitudes 2.8 to 3.1 reported shortly before and after.
The 4.3-magnitude earthquake was reported at a depth of 3.3 miles with an epicenter about 4 miles west of Muscoy, California.
According to local news station ABC 7, various residents described the earthquake as a jolt or sudden movement.
No damages or injuries were immediately reported.
Fernando Cervantes Jr. is a trending news reporter for USA TODAY. Reach him at fernando.cervantes@gannett.com and follow him on X @fern_cerv_.
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