According to the US Geological Survey (USGS), a magnitude 4.4 earthquake occurred near Los Angeles, California at around 12:20 PM local time on the 12th. Initially estimated as a 4.6 magnitude event, the earthquake’s epicenter was located near Highland Park, just 10.5km northeast of LA City Hall, with a depth of 11.0 km.
The Associated Press reported that the earthquake was strongly felt across the LA area, with residents saying glass and dishes rattled in many places. No damages have been reported, and the National Weather Service stated that no tsunami is expected.
This earthquake comes just six days after a magnitude 5.3 earthquake struck central California. The previous earthquake originated approximately 140.6 km north-northwest of LA and 94.7 km northeast of Santa Barbara, causing tremors throughout Southern California, including downtown LA.
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