Earthquake Update,

Los Angeles, California.

An earthquake rattled Los Angeles Area around 1:00 AM Thursday morning of August 9, 2007.

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.

Google Map: Chatsworth, California

There were no immediate reports of injuries or significant damage, said spokesman Brian Humphrey, of the Los Angeles Fire Department. The quick jolt was felt by residents across Los Angeles County, and many reported that their houses vibrated, windows rattled and books, pictures and other items fell.

Hundreds of alarms went off in the Chatsworth area, police said. “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.

I didn’t feel anything from Los Angeles. I was awake and surfing through the internet. I didn’t notice anything unusual around my area either. No car alarm went off or dog barking stuffs. The origin is about half an hour drive from Los Angeles. Chatsworth is very close to City of Northridge which had 6.7 magnitude earthquake back in 1994.

I’m hoping that big one is not coming to Los Angeles area again. Let’s pray.

Source: AP, LA Times

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