3.9 Magnitude Earthquake Strikes Near Castaic

A preliminary 3.9 magnitude struck about eight miles north of Castaic in Los Angeles County Saturday morning, according to the United States Geological Survey.

The quake struck at 8:12 a.m. about 9 miles north of Castaic, according to Ellen Yu at Caltech. 

Earlier reports from the USGS suggested a 4.4 temblor struck near Maricopa, but the report was taken down. 

The quake near Castaic was the only reported California temblor, officials said.

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