LOS ANGELES —A 4.4-magnitude earthquake struck the Los Angeles area at 12:20 pm on Monday, according to the U.S. Geological Survey.
The quake was centered about five miles northeast of downtown, according to the USGS.
The quake had an initial reported intensity of 4.6 but has since been revised down to 4.4.
This was the largest earthquake to hit the Los Angeles area since a magnitude 4.6 struck near Malibu, California, on Feb. 9, 2024, according to AccuWeather.
People in the Los Angeles area reported feeling a strong earthquake. A medical building shook, and residents said glasses and dishes rattled in many places.
magnitude 4.4 earthquake felt in Los Angeles
SOURCE: USGS via CNN Newsource
The earthquake occurred less than a week after a 5.2 magnitude tremor struck southern California and was widely felt in Los Angeles. The quake resulted in no injuries or major damage.
The National Weather Service confirmed that a tsunami was not expected.
Monday’s quake was centered near the Los Angeles neighborhood of Highland Park, about 7.5 miles below the surface.