Los Angeles, Jan 5 (AP) A wide area of Southern California has been shaken by a moderate earthquake with a preliminary magnitude of 4.1.

The US Geological Survey says the quake struck at 10:55 am Friday and was centered about a mile (1 kilometer) northwest of Lytle Creek, in mountains east of Los Angeles.

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The Los Angeles Fire Department says there were no immediate reports of injuries or damage to buildings or other infrastructure within the city.(AP)

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