Earthquake Los Angeles struck Sunday night as a 3.9 magnitude quake centered in Burbank sent tremors across the region.
The earthquake, occurring at 10:13 p.m., caused “light shaking” near the epicenter on North Ford Street in Burbank, according to the U.S. Geological Survey. The Modified Mercalli Intensity Scale classifies light shaking as strong enough to rattle dishes, windows, and feel like a heavy truck striking a building.
Weaker tremors extended beyond Burbank, reaching the San Fernando Valley, Los Angeles Basin, and San Gabriel Valley. Residents across Southern California may have experienced mild vibrations.
A Burbank police watch commander acknowledged feeling the earthquake Los Angeles but reported no immediate damage or calls from concerned residents as of 10:30 p.m.
The earthquake Los Angeles struck less than a mile from the city, two miles from Glendale, and four miles from Beverly Hills and West Hollywood. It occurred at a depth of 9.5 miles beneath the surface.
Over the last 10 days, one earthquake of magnitude 3.0 or higher has been recorded nearby. On average, the Los Angeles area experiences five earthquakes between magnitudes 3.0 and 4.0 per year, based on recent data.
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