A magnitude-5.1 earthquake shook the Los Angeles area and surrounding counties on Friday evening, authorities said.
The US Geological Survey said the quake struck at about 9:09 p.m. and was centred near Brea in Orange County about 20 miles southeast of downtown Los Angeles.
It was felt as far south as San Diego and as far north as Ventura County, according to citizen responses collected online by the USGS.
"Tonight's earthquake is the second in two weeks, and reminds us to be prepared," Los Angeles Mayor Eric Garcetti said in a written statement released about an hour after the shaking stopped. » | Associated Press | Saturday, March 29, 2014
