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A 3.9 magnitude earthquake shakes Los Angeles

The earthquake, whose epicenter was located in Burbank, caused "slight shaking" in residential areas.

Area affected by the earthquake

Area affected by the earthquakeUS Geological Surveys.

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A magnitude 3.9 earthquake, with its epicenter in Burbank, "slightly" shook the Los Angeles area overnight on Sunday. According to the U.S. Geological Survey, the "weak shaking" was felt across a much wider region of southern California, including the rest of the San Fernando Valley, the Los Angeles Basin and the San Gabriel Valley.

"The feeling of a heavy truck hitting a building"

The intensity of such an earthquake can cause "light shaking" that may "disturb dishes and windows" and give the sensation that a heavy truck has struck a building.

As reported by Burbank Police, "a small tremor" was felt, but no emergency calls were received and there were no reports of damage as of about 10:30 p.m. (local time).

According to experts, the quake occurred in an area where seismic movements of that intensity happen approximately five times a year. In fact, many residents responded with jokes on social media after the word "earthquake" trended online.

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