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Breaking News: Major Earthquake Strikes Southern California
Magnitude 6.5 Earthquake Causes Significant Damage
Tremors Felt Throughout Southern California, Evacuations Ordered
Los Angeles, California - A major earthquake has struck Southern California, causing significant damage and ordering evacuations. The United States Geological Survey (USGS) reports that the earthquake had a magnitude of 6.5 and was centered near the city of Ridgecrest, approximately 150 miles northeast of Los Angeles.
According to the USGS, the earthquake occurred at 10:33 a.m. local time and was followed by a series of smaller aftershocks. The earthquake was felt throughout Southern California, with strong shaking reported in Los Angeles, San Diego, and Las Vegas.
There have been reports of collapsed buildings, gas leaks, and power outages in the affected areas. Emergency responders are on the scene and assisting with search and rescue efforts. Evacuations have been ordered for several communities near the epicenter, including Ridgecrest and Trona.
The full extent of the damage is still being assessed, but it is expected to be significant. The earthquake is the largest to hit Southern California since the 1994 Northridge earthquake, which had a magnitude of 6.7.
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