The year 2024 began with a jolt in Southern California as a 4.1 magnitude earthquake hit the region, as reported by the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS). What Happened: On the first day of the New Year, the USGS disclosed that the quake’s epicenter was approximately 12 miles south of Ranchos Palos Verdes, at a depth of around 7 miles, reported The Hill. Los Angeles County Supervisor Janice Hahn stated that there were no immediate reports of damage or tsunami warnings in the aftermath of the quake. See Also: Marjorie Taylor Greene Challenges House Speaker, Sparks GOP Clash: ‘The Honeymoon Is Over’…