A magnitude 4.4 earthquake shattered Los Angeles at 12:20 p.m. US time according to the US Geological Survey.
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The “notable” earthquake had an initial reported intensity of 4.7 but has since been revised down to 4.4, the agency said.
Monday’s shaking had the Los Angeles Fire Department in earthquake mode, with crews at 106 fire stations doing surveys of their districts. There were no immediate reports of injuries or structural damage, the department said.
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Los Angeles County Supervisor Holly Mitchell said: “Thankfully, no major damages or road closures were reported due to the earthquake.”Supervisor Kathryn Barger used the opportunity to remind residents to be prepared.”I want to remind L.A. County residents who are feeling jittery after today’s quake to visit ready.lacounty.gov.
You’ll find helpful tips and information on how to prepare and be ready for earthquakes and any other hazard that can impact our County,” she said.