A major earthquake shook the Los Angeles area in the middle of the morning rush hour on Thursday.

The exact measure of the earthquake remains unknown, according to the United States Geological Survey.

The USGS says the quake originated roughly 6 kilometers north of Malibu.

<i>This is a developing story. Check back soon for updates.</i>

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An earthquake of unconfirmed magnitude struck the Los Angeles area in the middle of rush hour Thursday morning.{ai:summary}<p>A significant earthquake occurred in the Los Angeles area during the morning rush hour, with its exact magnitude yet to be determined. The tremor was reported to have originated approximately 6 kilometers north of Malibu. </p><p>Updates are expected as the situation develops. #other</p>

Earthquake shakes Los Angeles during rush hour

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