Significant earthquake shakes Los Angeles

A 4.4 magnitude earthquake struck Los Angeles on Monday afternoon, shaking a large portion of the city.

The earthquake, which was initially measured at magnitude 4.7, struck at 12:20 p.m. local time (3:20 p.m. ET) and was centered about 2.5 miles southeast of Highland Park, a neighborhood in northeast Los Angeles. . measurement for magnitude 4.4.

“A significant earthquake was felt in the Los Angeles area,” the LAPD wrote on the X. “Reminder, use 911 for emergencies only.

In Hollywood, about 9 miles west of South Pasadena, the earthquake caused buildings to rattle and feel like they were rocking back and forth.

There have been no major reports of damage so far, but Los Angeles Fire Department personnel are surveying neighborhoods to assess critical infrastructure.

“A preliminary magnitude 4.7 earthquake shook the Los Angeles region this afternoon. Our @LAFD is now in earthquake mode and activated to conduct its routine survey of the city to assess any damage,” Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass wrote on X.

The National Weather Service said no tsunami is expected.

This is a developing story. Please check back for updates.

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