Minor earthquake shakes western Los Angeles area
1/3/2014LOS ANGELES — A minor earthquake has shaken western areas of Los Angeles and neighboring communities.
The U.S. Geological Survey says the magnitude-3.0 tremor occurred at 11:48 a.m. Friday.
The quake was centered 1 mile northwest of Marina del Rey at a depth of 7 miles.
Residents reporting on the USGS community response Internet page characterize the intensity as weak to light.