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On New Year's Day, a magnitude 4.1 earthquake occurred offshore, south of Rancho Palos Verdes, California, with no immediate reports of injuries or damages. The quake was felt as weak shaking in parts of Los Angeles and Orange counties and is not related to the same day's powerful earthquake in Japan.
A 4.1 magnitude earthquake struck near Rancho Palos Verdes, Southern California, with no immediate reports of injuries or damages. The tremor occurred on Monday morning and was felt across the region, with some residents experiencing minor shaking. The event follows a significant 7.6 magnitude earthquake in Japan, but renowned seismologist Dr. Lucy Jones emphasized the small scale of the California quake in comparison, dismissing tsunami concerns. Local news is encouraging residents to prepare earthquake kits for future incidents.
A 4.1 magnitude earthquake struck Rancho Palos Verdes at 8:27 am on New Year's Day and was felt in South Pasadena, coinciding with the beginning of the Pasadena Rose Parade. Residents who experienced the quake are encouraged to report their observations to the US Geological Survey.