Magnitude 4.3 Earthquake Centered in Carson Hits on Friday at 7:58 pm

A magnitude 4.3 earthquake centered in Carson shook the Westside on Friday evening just before 8 pm. It was felt as a low rolling motion, for about ten seconds. There were no immediate reports of damage or injuries.

It was the latest in a series of earthquakes in So. Cal. this week. This was the largest jolt, which some sources measured at 4.6 on the Richter scale. It lasted for about ten seconds. One in San Fernando was said to be shallow.

Epicenter was said to be below 223rd Street and Main Avenue, and 9 miles in depth.