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CALIFORNIA, U.S. – The U.S. Geological Survey recorded an earthquake measuring 4.4 magnitude, which it said struck southern California. 

The earthquake late on Tuesday night was felt throughout Los Angeles and Orange counties and the Inland Empire.

According to the U.S. Geological Survey, the earthquake was about 3.7 miles deep.

Further, Caltech’s Southern California Earthquake Data Center said in an update that the quake struck at 7:33 p.m. and was measured at magnitude 4.4.

The centre further noted that the quake was centered about 3 miles north of La Verne, a city in eastern Los Angeles County. 

U.S.G.S. data also showed that an aftershock or a second quake, with a magnitude of 3.4, was measured in the same area at 7:34 p.m.

So far, authorities have not reported any damage or injuries from the quake.

No damage or injuries were immediately reported.

In a statement, the La Verne Police Department said, “La Verne residents may have felt an earthquake and several aftershocks in the last 30 minutes. At this time there have been no reports of damage and no injuries. Officers are continuing to patrol the city.”

Further, the Los Angeles Fire Department said that during the quake it was in an “Earthquake Mode” as a precaution.

According to U.S.G.S. data, the quake was most strongly felt in La Verne, Upland, Covina, San Dimas, Claremont, Azusa, Pomona, Walnut, Ontario, Rancho Cucamonga and Chino.

Further, U.S.G.S. received reports of the quake being felt by residents throughout Orange and Los Angeles counties too.

The ShakeAlert system, which is California’s earthquake early-warning system being development by the U.S. Geological Survey is said to have sounded three seconds before a 4.4 magnitude quake.