1142 am PST 29 July 2008. USGS reports a 5.8 magnitude quake 25 miles east-northeast of Long Beach and 40 miles due east of Los Angeles.
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A 5.8 magnitude quake is considered by the USGS to be "moderate," which can cause slight damage to buildings and others structures. About 500 can happen globally each year, the survey says. According to the USGS archives, it's the biggest ...
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