An earthquake with a magnitude of 4.4 has struck the Los Angeles area, the USGS says

An earthquake with a magnitude of 4.4 has struck the Los Angeles area, the USGS says


A 4.4 Magnitude earthquake shoot the Los Angeles area on Aug. 12th, 2024

USGS

An earthquake with a magnitude of 4.4 has struck the Los Angeles area, the U.S. Geological Service said Monday.

People reported feeling it strongly across the Los Angeles area. A medical building shook and residents said glasses and dishes rattled in many places.

The quake comes less than a week after a 5.2 magnitude temblor hit southern California and was also widely felt in Los Angeles. That quake caused no injuries or major damage.

The National Weather Service said a tsunami was not expected.

Monday’s quake was centered near the Los Angeles neighborhood of Highland Park, about 7.5 miles (12.1 kilometers) below the surface.



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