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| Magnitude 4.4 earthquake shakes Los Angeles |
A 4.4 magnitude earthquake shook Los Angeles at 12:20 p.m. PT, according to the US Geological Survey. Initially reported as a 4.7 magnitude quake, it was later downgraded to 4.4 by the agency.
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Despite its moderate intensity, the quake, which occurred just 7.5 miles below the surface, was widely felt across the densely populated Los Angeles area.
“It was a jolt,” a nursing school instructor in Glendale told CNN affiliate KABC. “The building shook violently. It wasn’t the gentle rolling type we sometimes experience. I had to hold on to the door frame.”
Earthquakes in the 4 to 5 magnitude range typically cause light shaking and minimal damage.
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Recently, the region has experienced other quakes, including a 4.9 magnitude tremor near Barstow on July 29 and a 5.2 magnitude quake near Bakersfield last Tuesday.
Following Monday's quake, the Los Angeles Fire Department activated earthquake mode, with crews from 106 stations conducting safety surveys. Fortunately, no injuries or significant structural damage were reported after the checks.
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Pasadena Fire Department Deputy Chief Anthony James felt the earthquake while driving. “It felt like the ground was moving away from under me,” he told KABC. The only reported damage in Pasadena was a broken water pipe, caused by a leaking sprinkler head at the top of City Hall's rotunda. Additionally, one person was briefly trapped in an elevator.
Los Angeles County Supervisor Holly Mitchell expressed relief, saying, “Thankfully, no major damages or road closures were reported due to the earthquake.”
Supervisor Kathryn Barger took the opportunity to remind residents to stay prepared. “For those feeling uneasy after today’s quake, I encourage you to visit ready.lacounty.gov for helpful tips on how to prepare for earthquakes and other potential hazards.”
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