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Small Earthquake Hits Near Newhall

A 4.2 magnitude quake hit at about 1:50 p.m.

The U.S. Geological Survey registered a 4.2 magnitude earthquake about four miles east-southeast of Newhall at 1:47 p.m.

Two tremors followed shortly. One was a 2.0 magnitude quake north of San Fernando at 1:50 p.m. and the other, a 2.3 magnitude quake in the same area, struck at 1:53 p.m.

Newhall is about 21 miles east of Moorpark, near Santa Clarita. So far, Moorpark residents are reporting feeling a slight shaking but no damage.

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