Home US A 4.7 magnitude earthquake hits Los Angeles

A 4.7 magnitude earthquake hits Los Angeles

0 comment
The 4.7 magnitude earthquake struck about two miles southwest of Pasadena on Monday.

Los Angeles recorded a 4.7 magnitude earthquake on Monday near Highland Park, authorities said.

The earthquake struck about two miles southwest of Pasadena.

The Los Angeles Police Department has asked Los Angeles residents to prepare for aftershocks.

Social media users have shared images of the moment the ground began to shake.

This comes after the city was hit by a 5.2 magnitude earthquake last Tuesday, the strongest to hit the state this year.

That earthquake was felt at Dodger Stadium in the middle of the seventh inning of a baseball game between the Los Angeles Dodgers and the Philadelphia Phillies, but the quake did not elicit any noticeable reaction from the crowd.

The 4.7 magnitude earthquake struck about two miles southwest of Pasadena on Monday.

Social media users have shared images of the moment the ground began to shake.

Social media users have shared images of the moment the ground began to shake.

According to the Los Angeles Times, California and Nevada experience an average of five earthquakes with magnitudes of 5.0 to 6.0 per year.

This is a developing story. Please check back for updates.

You may also like