2.9-magnitude earthquake hits Buena Park area

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Thursday, July 12, 2018
Small earthquake rattles Buena Park area
The ABC7 Quake Cam captured shaking from a small earthquake that struck the Buena Park area on Thursday, July 12, 2018. (Raw video)

BUENA PARK, Calif. (KABC) -- A small earthquake rattled the Buena Park area on Thursday, the U.S. Geological Survey said.



The quake initially registered as a 3.0. The USGS later downgraded the magnitude to 2.9.



It hit around 1:24 p.m. approximately 1.2 miles south of Buena Park, 2.5 miles east of La Palma and 4.3 miles west southwest of Fullerton, according to the USGS.



Eyewitness News viewers reported feeling the temblor in Fullerton.



There were no immediate reports of damage or injuries.



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