Joe McConnell
A strong earthquake struck near Los Angeles, California, on Monday afternoon, shaking homes and scaring residents for miles around.
According to the U.S. Geological Survey, the epicenter of the magnitude 4.4 earthquake struck Highland Park, a Los Angeles County neighborhood not far from the famous Hollywood sign and Griffith Observatory, around 12:20 p.m. PST (8:20 p.m. BST).
It was felt in the nearby cities of Pasadena and Glendale and as far north as the coast in areas such as Manhattan Beach and El Segundo.
According to the USGS, no tsunami warning was issued following the earthquake.
Authorities across the state are monitoring for any damage or injuries, but so far none have been reported.
The Los Angeles Fire Department said crews from the city’s 106 fire stations were conducting a full survey of the Los Angeles metropolitan area for structural damage or other problems.
The earthquake’s magnitude was initially estimated at 4.7, but the U.S. Geological Survey later downgraded it to 4.4.
The area has been hit by several magnitude 4 and 5 earthquakes in recent weeks, including last week in Grapevine and Bakersfield, California.
