3.0 earthquake rattles Sylmar area

SAN FERNANDO (KABC) -- A 3.0 earthquake centered in the Sylmar area rattled the San Fernando Valley Tuesday evening.

The quake hit at 5:57 p.m. near Sylmar and the city of San Fernando at a depth of almost 4 miles, according to the USGS.

Shaking was reported in Sherman Oaks and other parts of the San Fernando Valley.

There were no reports of damages.

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