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Magnitude 4.2 earthquake jolts Southern California, light shaking felt widely

While you may think quakes are a western US problem, some of the largest temblors in US history have happened in the East.

FRAZIER PARK, Calif. – A magnitude 4.2 earthquake rattled residents across Southern California early Sunday morning, with hundreds reportedly feeling tremors.

Magnitude 4.2 earthquake rattles Southern California 

(FOX Weather)

The U.S. Geological Survey said that the earthquake struck at 3:38 a.m. PDT (10:38 UTC) about 1.2 miles east-southeast of Frazier Park at a depth of about 8 miles.

Mountain community aerial views

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So far, the USGS says light to weak shaking was felt from Kern County southward through Ventura and Los Angeles counties.

This map displays the shake intensity felt across Southern California 

It’s unknown at this time if any damage, injuries or deaths have been reported.

Stick with FOX Weather for more details as they become available.

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