No Serious Injuries Or Damage Reported

Magnitude 4.4 Earthquake Rattles Los Angeles

No Serious Injuries or Damage Reported

Epicenter Located Near West Covina

A magnitude 4.4 earthquake struck the Los Angeles area on Monday afternoon, according to the United States Geological Survey (USGS). The quake occurred at 12:20 p.m. PT and had an epicenter near West Covina, about 20 miles east of downtown Los Angeles.

The earthquake was felt throughout the region, from San Diego to Santa Barbara. However, there were no reports of serious injuries or damage. Some minor shaking was reported as far away as Las Vegas and Phoenix.

The USGS estimates that the quake was caused by movement along the Puente Hills fault, a major fault line that runs through the Los Angeles Basin. The Puente Hills fault is capable of producing earthquakes up to magnitude 7.5.

• The earthquake was the largest to hit the Los Angeles area since a magnitude 5.1 quake in 2014.
• The earthquake occurred on the 30th anniversary of the Whittier Narrows earthquake, a magnitude 5.9 quake that killed eight people and caused widespread damage in 1987.
• The earthquake is a reminder that the Los Angeles area is located in a seismically active region and that residents should be prepared for future earthquakes.

The Los Angeles Fire Department and the Los Angeles Police Department are currently conducting damage assessments. The California Governor's Office of Emergency Services has also been activated to coordinate state response efforts.

Residents of the Los Angeles area are advised to be prepared for aftershocks, which can occur for days or even weeks after a major earthquake. Residents should also check their homes and businesses for damage and make sure to have a plan in place in case of a future earthquake.