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5.1 earthquake shakes Southern California

The epicenter of a preliminary magnitude 5.1 earthquake is visible in this map provided by the USGS on Aug. 20, 2023.
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The epicenter of a preliminary magnitude 5.1 earthquake is visible in this map provided by the USGS on Aug. 20, 2023.
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August 20, 2023 3:20 PM
Published 3:15 PM

VENTURA COUNTY, Calif. (KION-TV)- A magnitude 5.1 earthquake has shaken most of Southern California, according to the United States Geological Survey.

The quake which occurred about 4.34 miles southeast of Ojai. According to KCAL News, the quake was first reported around 2:40 p.m. with a preliminary magnitude of 5.0 and was upgraded to 5.1.

Several aftershocks have been reported throughout various parts of Southern California.

There have been no reports of damage at this time.

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