Los Angeles reacts to 4.4 magnitude earthquake, second one to to hit Calif. in a week
The epicenter of today's quake was located in Highland Park, near Pasadena.
A 4.4 magnitude earthquake jolted the Los Angeles region in California early Monday afternoon, according to the U.S. Geological Survey.
It comes less than a week after a 5.2 magnitude earthquake rocked Southern California on Aug. 6.
?? What happened
The epicenter of the quake was located near the Highland Park neighborhood of Los Angeles, about 7.5 miles below the surface and struck at about 12:20 p.m. PT.
The quake was felt as far away as San Diego and Ventura, the Los Angeles Times reported. San Diego is about 125 miles from the Highland Park neighborhood, while Ventura is about 80 miles.
?? What we know
There were no immediate reports of any injuries after Monday’s earthquake. The Los Angeles Fire Department (LAFD) conducted a survey to assess any damage to infrastructure in local districts or “areas of local concern,” KTLA reported. Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass posted an update on X Monday afternoon saying the LAFD did not identify any damage in the city of Los Angeles and the agency has resumed normal operations.
There was no threat of a tsunami in the aftermath of Monday’s earthquake, according to the National Weather Service.
?? Reactions to the earthquake
Californians who felt the quake quickly posted their reactions on social media. One widely shared video showed ESPN host Malika Andrews impressively hold her composure as the the sports network’s Los Angeles studio was rocked during a live broadcast.
There was an earthquake at the ESPN Los Angeles studio during NBA Today. ??
(via @awfulannouncing)
pic.twitter.com/9AHRvjk5DL— Hoop Central (@TheHoopCentral) August 12, 2024
If I keep posting every time there's an earthquake, y'all are going to be sick of me. BUT...we just felt this one so significantly in the CNN LA bureau, the lights were swinging.
I'm born & raised in LA. This is the most quakes in quick succession I remember in quite some time.— Elizabeth Wagmeister (@EWagmeister) August 12, 2024
A M4.4 earthquake just occurred near downtown Los Angeles. Moderate shaking was felt near the epicenter, including by several CGS LA office geologists! Mild shaking was felt throughout SoCal. Aftershocks can be expected. #LosAngeles #earthquake @USGS @Cal_OES @CalConservation pic.twitter.com/3WK4F69L6n
— California Geological Survey (@CAGeoSurvey) August 12, 2024
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