2.9-magnitude offshore earthquake strikes near Hermosa Beach, USGS says

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HERMOSA BEACH, Calif. (KABC) -- A preliminary-magnitude 2.9 earthquake struck off the coast of Hermosa Beach Thursday night, according to the U.S. Geological Survey.

The temblor struck just before 8:30 p.m. and was centered nearly 2.5 miles west-southwest of Hermosa and was about 6 miles in depth, the USGS said.
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There were no immediate reports of injuries or damage.

People in Venice, Marina del Rey and parts of West Los Angeles reported feeling the quake.

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