An earthquake with a magnitude of 4.6 has struck the Los Angeles area
Published:Monday | August 12, 2024 | 2:38 PM
LOS ANGELES (AP) — An earthquake with a magnitude of 4.6 has struck the Los Angeles area, the US Geological Survey said Monday.
People reported feeling it strongly across the Los Angeles area. A medical building shook and residents said glasses and dishes rattled in many places.
The quake comes less than a week after a 5.2 magnitude temblor hit southern California and was also widely felt in Los Angeles. That quake caused no injuries or major damage.
The National Weather Service said a tsunami was not expected.
Monday's quake was centred near the Los Angeles neighbourhood of Highland Park, about 7.5 miles (12.1 kilometres) below the surface.
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