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Ojai, CA – A magnitude 3.4 earthquake struck Ventura County early Tuesday morning, shaking areas near Ojai and surrounding communities, according to seismologists.
According to the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS), the quake was recorded at approximately 7:06 a.m. local time on Tuesday, December 16, centered about 6 kilometers (roughly 4 miles) south of Ojai. The earthquake occurred at a depth of about 8.8 kilometers, classifying it as relatively shallow — a factor that can make shaking more noticeable near the epicenter…