3.8 Magnitude Earthquake Hits Ontario, California; Also Felt in Los Angeles

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A 3.8 magnitude earthquake hit in Southern California near San Bernardino County Thursday night, according to the United States Geological Survey.

The quake hit just outside of Ontario, about six miles south of Rancho Cucamonga and about 18 miles southwest of San Bernardino, the USGS said, and could be felt as far away as Los Angeles and Huntington Beach.

The USGS said the earthquake originated about eight miles underground and struck around 11:38 p.m. local time Thursday. There were no immediate reports of damage or injuries.

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The earthquake comes days after nearly 20 earthquakes rocked parts of Southern California within a short period of time.

The shaker could be felt in surrounding cities, including Riverside and San Bernardino and as far as Los Angeles, San Clemente and Escondido.

According to the USGS, the earthquake originated around 8 miles underground.

The quake hit just a week after a 4.6 quake centered in Maibu  rocked the region, with strong shaking felt over a wide swath of Southern California.

No injuries or structural damage were immediately reported.

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Hundreds of earthquakes are recorded in California each year. Most are extremely minor, however, dozens measure over 3.0 magnitude.

According to the California Department of Conservation, the strongest quake ever recorded in the Golden State measured 7.9 magnitude and struck Fort Tejon on Jan. 9, 1857.

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