On Monday afternoon, a powerful earthquake struck Los Angeles and other areas of Southern California.
The earthquake, with a magnitude of 4.9, occurred around 1 p.m., with the epicenter located approximately 13 miles northeast of Barstow in San Bernardino County, according to the US Geological Survey.
Map showing the shockwaves of a 4.9 magnitude earthquake near Barstow, California, on July 29, 2024. (USGS)
Significant aftershocks measuring 3.5 and 2.7 were also experienced following the initial quake.
Reports indicated that the shaking was felt in Los Angeles and throughout Southern California.
Shane Hernandez, a spokesperson for the California Highway Patrol, said officers were inspecting key infrastructure, including bridges and overpasses.
“This one felt like a little bit of rolling,” Hernandez told Nexstar’s KTLA. “And then, as the aftershocks came in, it felt a little like it was pushing up towards us. … It just seemed like it never stopped.”
As of now, there have been no reports of building damage or injuries.
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