The US state of California was shaken Thursday by a magnitude 6.4 earthquake, felt in a large area, reported the United States Geological Survey (USGS) and witnesses.
The epicenter was located in the Searles Valley area in southern California, about 240 km northeast of Los Angeles. Its depth was estimated 8.7 km, said the institute of geological studies of the United States.
The shock, which occurred at 10:33 (17:33 GMT), lasted several seconds. It was clearly felt in Los Angeles, according to AFP journalists there. She was also reported in Las Vegas, Nevada, witnesses said.
No victims are yet to lament
"It's a powerful earthquake," the Los Angeles police have tweeted, saying they have not yet received calls for emergency relief in the megalopolis.
The first information available outside the city also did not mention damage or casualties. Los Angeles airport reported not having sustained damage to its airstrips.