'Significant' earthquake shakes Los Angeles area
The earthquake was given a preliminary rating of 4.4 magnitude struck around 12:20 p.m. local time. Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass said the Fire Department went into "earthquake mode."
Magnitude 4.4 earthquake shakes downtown Los Angeles
On Monday, a magnitude 4.4 earthquake was recorded south of Pasadena, California just outside of downtown Los Angeles. The quake was felt across the region by many, according to the USGS shake map.
LOS ANGELES – A strong earthquake rattled the greater Los Angeles area on Monday after being recorded near Highland Park, according to the U.S. Geological Survey.
The earthquake was given a preliminary rating of 4.4 magnitude by the USGS and struck around 12:20 p.m. local time.
According to the USGS shake map, many near the epicenter reported feeling strong shaking.
Los Angeles police said the "significant earthquake" was felt across the city and told residents to prepare for aftershocks.
According to Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass, the Los Angeles County Fire Department went into "earthquake mode." Crews immediately deployed to examine critical infrastructure.
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"There are currently no initial reports of structural damage or injuries," LAFD said in a statement. "An update will be provided once LAFD Earthquake Mode is complete. Though no additional earthquake activity is predicted, firefighters ask you to prepare for any aftershock."
Los Angeles County Supervisor Holly Mitchell said no major damage or road closures were reported due to the earthquake.
The latest earthquake comes less than a week after a magnitude 5.2 earthquake was recorded near Bakersfield and also felt throughout the Los Angeles metro area.
Students and staff on the Caltech campus in Pasadena felt the shaking on Monday. The Seismo Lab said the quake was about 4.5 miles from the lab.
FOX 11 Los Angeles reports a pipe burst at Pasadena City Hall during the earthquake. Aerial video shows water coming from the building's front steps.
Local news outlets reported schools were evacuated during the earthquake as a precaution.
The quake appeared to shake television and radio studios across the Los Angeles region, with many live shows happening during the quake.