A powerful earthquake has struck the state of California this afternoon, sending tremors over a wide area. The origin of the quake was located in the region of Los Angeles, but reports of movement have come in from as wide as miles east. Emergency responders are rapidly evaluating the situation and seem to be no immediate reports of serious damage.

A powerful earthquake has devastated California, sending residents fleeing for safety. The intensity of the quake is currently estimated at 6.8 on the Richter scale, making it one of the most powerful to hit the state in recent years. Reports are ongoing coming in from different locations across the area, with indications of significant destructio