City
Epaper

Earthquake in US: Quake of Magnitude 4.6 Hits Los Angeles; Videos Emerge

By Lokmat English Desk | Updated: August 13, 2024 07:07 IST

An earthquake with a magnitude of 4.6 has struck the Los Angeles area, the US Geological Survey has said. ...

Open in App

An earthquake with a magnitude of 4.6 has struck the Los Angeles area, the US Geological Survey has said. People reported feeling it strongly across the Los Angeles area on Monday. A medical building shook and residents said glasses and dishes rattled in many places.

ESPN Los Angeles Studio Shook from Quake During Live Broadcast

A presenter said a little bit earthquake here in Los Angeles. "Everything is shaking, thank you every one for baring that, studio shaking little bit," she said further. 

Water Pipe Burst in California Due to Earthquake

There was a water pipe burst reported in Pasadena city in California. Pasadena Governor said in a post on X said, "Pasadena has surveyed our city. At this time, no damage has been identified with the exception of a burst water pipe in City Hall. Our employees have safely been evacuated. Please be advised there may be aftershocks. For more information, please visit USGS gov. As more information comes out, we will update you."

"Pasadena City Hall employees are back in the building. Pasadena fire department is on site making repairs to the pipe until it is fixed. We will provide an update once it is fixed," further stated.

The quake comes less than a week after a 5.2 magnitude temblor hit southern California and was also widely felt in Los Angeles. That quake caused no injuries or major damage. The National Weather Service said a tsunami was not expected.

Monday's quake was centred near the Los Angeles neighbourhood of Highland Park, about 7.5 miles (12.1 kilometres) below the surface.

Tags: EarthquakeLos Angelesuscalifornia
Open in App

Related Stories

InternationalPM Narendra Modi Dials Iran President, Calls for De-escalation Amid US Strikes on Nuclear Sites

InternationalIran-Israel Conflict: Israel Attacks Iran's Sole Nuclear Power Plant in Bushehr; Tensions Escalate

MumbaiMumbai: Bomb Threat Call to US Consulate Traced to Mentally Unstable Youth Upset Over Visa Rejection

InternationalKhaby Lame, World's Most Popular TikToker, Leaves US After ICE Detention

InternationalLos Angeles Protest: Mayor Karen Bass Declares Local Emergency, Imposes Curfew in Parts of Downtown LA

International Realted Stories

InternationalIsrael launches airstrikes on Iran targeting military sites

InternationalEuropean govts urge de-escalation after US strike on Iran's nuclear sites

InternationalIran warns of response to US-Israel strikes, accuses Israel of sabotaging diplomacy at UN session

InternationalAnti-war protests erupt in New York after US strikes on Iran; major cities on high alert

InternationalWe cannot - and must not - give up on peace": UN chief Guterres urges de-escalation after US strikes on Iran