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An earthquake with a preliminary 2.7 magnitude struck near Sherman Oaks
A map shows the location of the small earthquake on June 24, 2025.
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An earthquake with a preliminary magnitude of 2.7 struck near Sherman Oaks on Tuesday.
No significant damage was expected.
An early warning wasn’t issued by the U.S. Geological Survey’s earthquake early warning system, likely due to it low intensity. A map of recent earthquakes in the area can be seen here.
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- Your guide to surviving the Big One
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- How to not get life-threatening diarrhea after a major earthquake
- 10 earthquake-related questions to ask your landlord immediately
- How to prepare for an earthquake if you have a disability
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