According to the United States Geological Survey (USGS) a magnitude 5.4 earthquake struck southern California in the Chino Hills area (San Bernadino County) near Los Angeles California, east of Highway 142, at about 11:42 a.m. (PDT), lasting about one minute.
The USGS preliminary report states the quake's epicenter was located near a golf course in an upscale community 3 kilometers (2 miles) southwest from Chino Hills or 47 km (29 miles) east-southeast of Los Angeles(33.959° N 117.752° W). It was centered about 7.6 miles below the surface. The shaking is reported to have been felt as far as away as San Diego and Las Vegas, Nevada.
Fire officials have said that there have been no reports of injuries, deaths or damages, but the USGS states that damage could be moderate. Public safety officials are asking people who live in the area to inspect their home for gas and water leaks, as well as contacting older or disabled relatives to check on them. Officials advise evacuating homes if leaking gas can be detected.
As many as thirty-four aftershocks registering a magnitude 3.8 and lower, have been recorded since the initial quake. The earthquake originally registered a 5.8, but was later reduced to a 5.4 by the USGS.
