At approximately 2:18 PM this afternoon, a strong earthquake with an estimated magnitude of 6.8 hit the northern region of California, sending citizens fleeing. Reports are pouring in from numerous locations, indicating significant damage to buildings. The epicenter of the earthquake was located to be near Los Angeles, with secondary tremors felt

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