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4.4-Magnitude Earthquake Strikes Near Los Angeles
The quake was centered about five miles northeast of downtown, according to the U.S. Geological Survey. There were no initial reports of serious damage.
Los Angeles was rattled on Monday afternoon by a 4.4-magnitude earthquake, according to the United States Geological Survey.
The earthquake hit at 12:20 p.m. and was centered just outside of Pasadena, about five miles northeast of downtown Los Angeles, according to the agency.
The city’s Fire Department had begun conducting a damage survey, Mayor Karen Bass said on Twitter.
There have been no initial reports of widespread damage, said Margaret Stewart, a spokeswoman for the Los Angeles Fire Department. Firefighters from each of the city’s 106 fire stations were driving through their districts to survey any effects, she said, and would be able to provide more detailed assessments within the next hour.
The earthquake was felt across Southern California, with reports of shaking from Bakersfield to San Diego, according to the U.S.G.S.
This is a developing story. Check back for updates.
