Emergency responders are currently responding to/dealing with/assessing the damage caused by a major earthquake that struck/hit/devastated the Pacific Coast earlier this morning/afternoon/evening. The intensity of the quake is estimated to be around/approximately/estimated at 6.5 on the Richter scale, with testimonies coming in from various coastal
Earthquake Strikes Southern California
A powerful tremor shook Southern California early this morning/afternoon. The epicenter of the quake/earthquake/tremor was reportedly/estimated to be in the area/region/neighborhood of City A, causing significant/some/minor damage/destruction/shaking to buildings/homes/structures. Residents reported feeling/described feeling/experienced the tremors