Earthquake shakes Los Angeles area, centered near Highland Park

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Last updated: Wednesday, September 11, 2024 7:48PM GMT
Earthquake bursts water pipe at Pasadena city hall
The 4.4 magnitude earthquake in Highland Park caused damage at Pasadena city hall, including a broken water line that led to minor flooding.

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, 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.
Aug 12, 2024, 11:11 PM GMT

Water pipe bursts at Pasadena City Hall

The earthquake caused some problems at Pasadena City Hall, where a water pipe broke, sending a stream of water flowing out onto the sidewalk.

Pasadena Fire Department Deputy Chief Anthony James said the water leak was the result of a sprinkler head breaking at the top of the city hall rotunda. Firefighters were eventually able to shut off the pipeline.

Aug 12, 2024, 8:35 PM GMT

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 13, 2024, 1:11 AM GMT

Students evacuated at Wilson High School in El Sereno

Students at Wilson High School in El Sereno evacuated to the football field on the first day of school after the earthquake hit. LAUSD confirmed a few schools were temporarily evacuated, but there were no reports of injuries or damage to buildings.

Students at Wilson High School in El Sereno evacuated to the football field on the first day of school after the earthquake hit.