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A powerful earthquake struck near Los Angeles, California on Monday afternoon, shaking homes and startling residents for miles. <\/p>\n
The 4.4 magnitude quake’s epicentre hit near Highland Park, a neighbourhood in Los Angeles County not far from the famous Hollywood sign and the Griffith Observatory, at around 12:20 PST (20:20 BST), according to the US Geological Survey. <\/p>\n
It was felt in nearby cities Pasadena and Glendale, and all the way to the coastline in areas like Manhattan Beach and El Segundo. <\/p>\n
There was no tsunami warning from the quake, the USGS said. <\/p>\n
Officials across the state are monitoring for damage or injuries but so far, none had been reported. <\/p>\n
The Los Angeles Fire Department said crews from the city’s 106 fire stations were doing a complete survey of the Greater Los Angeles area for structural damage or other issues. <\/p>\n
The earthquake was first estimated as a 4.7 magnitude, but was later downgraded to a 4.4 magnitude by the US Geological Survey. <\/p>\n
The area has seen several magnitude 4 and 5 earthquakes in recent weeks, including in Grapevine and Bakersfield, California last week. <\/p>\n<\/div>\n