3.3-magnitude earthquake rattles Brea, USGS says

Saturday, December 28, 2019
BREA, Calif. -- A preliminary-magnitude 3.3 earthquake struck Brea on Saturday morning, according to the U.S. Geological Survey.

The epicenter of the 9:23 a.m. quake was located nearly 4 miles north of Placentia and 4 miles south-southeast of Rowland Heights, the USGS said. Its depth was measured at 4.35 miles.
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There were no immediate reports of injuries or major damage.

Tesha Carter said she felt the temblor, which she described as a "quick jolt," in Buena Park.

Other ABC7 viewers said they experienced the quake in Yorba Linda, Fullerton, La Habra and Monterey Park.
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In a Facebook post, Kathleen Lopez said she felt the earthquake in Diamond Bar.

"My dog was laying on the couch with me and he didn't even move," she said.
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