4.5-Magnitude Quake Rattles Los Angeles
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A light earthquake rattled the Los Angeles area early Thursday, waking residents and knocking some items off shelves and walls.
The magnitude 4.5 temblor struck just before 1 a.m. about 4 miles northwest of Chatsworth, according to a preliminary report from the U.S. Geological Survey.
There were no immediate reports of injuries or significant damage, said spokesman Brian Humphrey, of the Los Angeles Fire Department.
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The quick jolt was felt by residents across Los Angeles County.
"It was a real jerk, then a second jerk and then it just stopped," said Chris Harris, 57, of Canoga Park.
Harris, who was working at his computer when the shaking started, said a large picture fell off a wall in his home.
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Chatsworth is about 30 miles northwest of downtown Los Angeles.