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Earthquake shakes Los Angeles area, centered near Highland Park

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Last updated: Tuesday, August 13, 2024 5:23AM GMT
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LOS ANGELES (KABC) -- A 4.4-magnitude earthquake struck Los Angeles County Monday morning, centered in Highland Park according to the U.S. Geological Survey.

The quake struck around 12:20 p.m. at a depth of nearly six miles. Shaking was felt across the region, from downtown L.A. to Inglewood, across the San Fernando Valley and as far as Hemet.

Aug 12, 2024, 8:35 PM

Dr. Lucy Jones explains fault system involved in Highland Park quake

Seismologist Dr. Lucy Jones breaks down the fault system involved in a 4.4-magnitude earthquake centered in Highland Park.

Seismologist Dr. Lucy Jones explained the fault system involved in Monday's quake. She said it appeared to be based in the same group of faults that created the 1987 Whittier Narrows quake.

"There have been others in the past,'' Jones said. "In 1989, we had a pair of four-and-a-half's there were also in the system that were just a half-hour apart. There have been plenty of small ones over the years that are also within this.''

City News Service contributed to this report.

Aug 12, 2024, 10:53 PM GMT

Why did Monday's earthquake feel stronger than a 4.4?

Monday's earthquake was felt strongly by many people across the Southland, giving the impression that it was more intense than a 4.4-magnitude quake. Seismologist Dr. Lucy Jones explained why.

Seismologist Dr. Lucy Jones explained why:

"There's a lot of people on top of this earthquake. Fundamentally, if other earthquakes you've been feeling saying, 'oh, I don't usually feel a 4...' that's because you were farther away. This is very much the population," she said.

"It's one of the most potentially damaging earthquakes because it runs under from here to downtown Los Angeles, and therefore, you have a lot of older buildings that are right on top of it, and therefore overall, it's more dangerous than many others."

Aug 12, 2024, 8:30 PM GMT

Why was the magnitude of Highland Park earthquake changed?

Caltech Geophysics Professor Allen Husker explains why the initial magnitude of the Highland Park earthquake was downgraded.
Aug 12, 2024, 8:28 PM GMT

Watch: Earthquake hits during ESPN live report

The moment the earthquake struck was seen on live TV during a report from ESPN's Malika Andrews.

Aug 12, 2024, 9:17 PM GMT

Person rescued from elevator at Pasadena City Hall

Lisa Derderian with the city of Pasadena said one person became trapped in an elevator but was quickly taken out.

One person was rescued after getting stuck inside an elevator at Pasadena City Hall following the 4.4 magnitude earthquake on Monday.
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