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Letter Warning of Impending Large Earthquake a ‘Hoax’

04/01/2014

The U.S. Geological Survey is warning residents about a letter circulating on the Internet dated March 31, 2014, claiming that a large earthquake was imminent in Southern California. The letter surfaced following a recent series of earthquakes in Southern California including a magnitude 5.1 quake centered in La Habra on Friday, March 28.



The letter is a hoax and should be disregarded.



Captain Gary Honings

West Hollywood Sheriff's Station

Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department

780 N San Vicente Boulevard

West Hollywood, CA 90069

(310) 855-8850

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John Scott, Sheriff

Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department



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