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4.4 Earthquake Shakes Southern California

Source: AP

Southern Californians were jolted from their sleep before dawn Tuesday as a small but strongly felt earthquake struck beneath Los Angeles' eastern suburbs. No damage or injuries were reported, however, and jangled nerves appeared to be the biggest impact of the magnitude-4.4 temblor, which struck at 4:04 a.m.

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Quake Resources

: CBS 5 Digital Seismograph

Keep an eye on earthquake activity in the Bay Area and California with our digital seismograph.
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: U.S. Geological Maps Of Bay Area

The U.S. Geological Survey, in cooperation with the California Geological Survey, provides maps of the San Francisco Bay Area designed to give a look at the geologic history and hazards of the region.
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USGS Earthquake Preparedness Handbook

You can get a handbook reviews earthquake hazards in the Bay region, outlines the likely impact of future earthquakes, and details practical steps for earthquake preparedness, survival, and post-earthquake recovery.

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