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4.5-Magnitude Quake Rocks Southern California as Region Battles Wildfires

© REUTERS / RINGO CHIUA firefighter carries a hose while defending the Mount Wilson observatory during the Bobcat Fire in Los Angeles, California, U.S., 17 September 2020.
A firefighter carries a hose while defending the Mount Wilson observatory during the Bobcat Fire in Los Angeles, California, U.S., 17 September 2020. - Sputnik International
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The earthquake has come as America's West Coast continuing to battle wildfires, the worst-affected states being California and Washington.

An earthquake measuring 4.5 on the Richter scale rocked Southern California late on Friday night, the US Geological Survey reported.

According to seismologists, the quake occurred at 23:39 local time, 15km from Los Angeles.

The Los Angeles Fire Department issued a warning on Twitter.

No injuries or damage were ​immediately reported but local residents who have been sharing their experiences on social media say that aftershocks can still be felt in some areas. 

According to the Los Angeles International Airport, the quake was also felt there and crews have been checking the airfield and terminals for any signs of damage.

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