Friday, March 28, 2014

5.1 earthquake strikes near La Habra --- A magnitude 5.1 earthquake struck near La Habra Friday night, and was felt across Orange County. The quake hit 1 mile east of La Habra at 9:09 p.m. It was preceded by a magnitude 3.6 quake in the same area at 8:03 p.m -- was followed by a magnitude 3.6 quake at 9:30 p.m. -- There were no immediate reports of major injuries or significant damage, although Metrolink trains wer slowed or stopped for inspection. -- Tony's Deli in Anaheim also had broken bottles, according to reports. A rockslide also reportedly closed the roadway at Carbon Canyon. -- More than 500 people reported feeling the quake minutes afterward. The quake was felt in Anaheim, Brea, Buena Park, Costa Mesa, Cypress, Foothill Ranch, Fountain Valley, Garden Grove, Huntington Beach, Irvine, Laguna Beach, Laguna Niguel, Lake Forest, Mission Viejo, Newport Beach, Orange, Placentia, Santa Ana, Trabuco Canyon, Tustin, Westminster and Yorba Linda, as well as in Los Angeles, San Bernardino, Riverside and San Diego counties. - More, OCRegister, at: http://www.ocregister.com/articles/habra-607482-quake-earthquake.html

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