A magnitude 4.4 earthquake hit Los Angeles on Monday afternoon, rattling a wide swath of the city.
The earthquake, which was initially measured at magnitude 4.7, struck at 12:20 p.m. local time (3:20 p.m. ET) and was centered roughly 2.5 miles southeast of Highland Park, a neighborhood in northeastern L.A. The U.S. Geological Survey then revised the preliminary measurement to magnitude 4.4.
“Significant earthquake just felt in the Los Angeles area,” the L.A. Police Department wrote on X. “Reminder, please use 911 only for emergencies. Be prepared for aftershocks.”
In Hollywood, around 9 miles west of South Pasadena, the quake caused a rattling sound in buildings and a sensation of rocking back and forth.
There have been no major reports of damage so far, but L.A. Fire Department personnel are surveying neighborhoods to assess critical infrastructure.
“A preliminary magnitude 4.7 earthquake shook the Los Angeles region this afternoon. Our @LAFD is now in earthquake mode and is activated to conduct its routine survey of the city to assess for any damages,” L.A. Mayor Karen Bass wrote on X.
The National Weather Service said no tsunami is expected.
This is a developing story. Please check back for updates.
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