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California Hit by Earthquake as Devastating Fires Rage On

The earthquake shook the San Francisco area as parts of Los Angeles continue to burn.

LOS ANGELES, US - JANUARY 10: Firefighters from the Los Angeles County Fire Department stand vigilant as they battle wildfires in Los Angeles while several blazes continue to tear through the region on January 10, 2025. The Palisades Fire, now the largest wildfire, has consumed nearly 20,000 acres, while the Kenneth Fire, which erupted Thursday afternoon, has quickly spread over 800 acres. As the death toll rises to 10, authorities continue their search for victims. The fires have destroyed thousands of homes and caused widespread damage across the city. (Photo by Lokman Vural Elibol/Anadolu via Getty Images)

Lokman Vural Elibol/Anadolu via Getty Images

By Amethyst Martinez

California was hit by an earthquake on Friday after days of devastating wildfires sweeping through the state. A 3.7 earthquake was reported in the San Francisco area at around 7 a.m., with over 5,000 residents reporting to have felt it, according to the U.S. Geological Survey. The center was about five miles away from the Golden Gate Bridge and two miles from the Great Highway, according to the Daily Mail. A 2.2-magnitude aftershock, followed by another at 2.5, came after the initial quake. On Thursday, another 3.0 magnitude earthquake was reported less than 100 miles away. No injuries were reported as of now. The earthquakes arrived as parts of the Los Angeles area have been up in flames over the past week, with many residents losing their homes. President Joe Biden wrote on X: “To the Southern California families impacted by this disaster: I know you are in a living nightmare. I promise we’re going to help you get through this and eventually recover and rebuild.”

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