4.1-magnitude earthquake shakes Los Angeles area
Earthquake rattles Southern California
As many as 6,000 people reported feeling the 4.1 quake centered in LA County.
LOS ANGELES COUNTY, Calif. - A preliminary magnitude 4.1 earthquake rattled the Los Angeles area on Sunday afternoon, according to the U.S. Geological Survey.
What we know:
The quake struck about seven miles southwest of Westlake Village in Los Angeles County just after 1 p.m. It was initially reported as a 4.5 quake.
It had a recorded depth of 7.2 miles, the USGS said.
Following the quake, a series of aftershocks, estimated at magnitudes of 2.5, 3.0 and 2.8, were reported in the vicinity, according to the USGS.
As many as 6,000 people reported feeling the shaker.
What they're saying:
Seismologist Dr. Lucy Jones said this area has bee hit by several earthquakes recently.
"This is a place where we've actually been seeing several magnitude 4's over the last February of 2024, I think February
9th. And then there was that 4.7. There was another 4.7 in September and now this 4.1. There have also been several magnitude 3's again in the same general area. So it seems to be a spot that's popping off at this low level over the last year," she said.
What we don't know:
It's unclear if anyone was injured or the extent of any damage.
The Source: Information for this story is from the U.S. Geological Survey.