While you might think earthquakes are a problem in the Western United States, some of the largest earthquakes in U.S. history have occurred in the East.
FRASIER PARK, California. – A magnitude 4.2 earthquake rocked Southern California early Sunday morning, with hundreds of people reportedly feeling the tremors.
Magnitude 4.2 earthquake shakes Southern California
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The USGS said the earthquake occurred at 3:38 a.m. Pacific Time (10:38 UTC) about 1.2 miles east-southeast of Fraser Park at a depth of about 8 miles.
Aerial view of a mountain community
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So far, the USGS says light to weak shaking was felt from Kern County south through Ventura and Los Angeles counties.
This map shows the intensity of shaking felt in Southern California.
It is currently unknown if any damage, injuries or deaths were reported.
Stay with FOX Weather for more details as they become available.