Los Angeles Rocked by Magnitude 4.4 Earthquake
August 12, 2024 | 3:50 PM PT
A magnitude 4.4 earthquake struck the El Sereno neighborhood of Los Angeles on Monday afternoon, rattling residents and causing minor damage.
The quake struck at 2:08 PM PT and was centered near Highland Park, just a few miles from the iconic Hollywood sign.
The temblor was felt throughout the greater Los Angeles area, including in downtown Los Angeles, Santa Monica, and Long Beach.
There were no immediate reports of any major damage or injuries.
However, the earthquake did cause some minor damage to buildings and infrastructure.
For example, the Los Angeles Fire Department reported that several buildings in the El Sereno neighborhood had cracked windows or walls.
The quake also caused some traffic disruptions as roads were closed for inspections.
Geologists say that the earthquake was likely caused by a movement along the San Andreas Fault.
The San Andreas Fault is a major fault line that runs through California.
It is responsible for some of the largest earthquakes in California's history, including the 1906 San Francisco earthquake.
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