California Earthquake: 4.6-Magnitude Quake Strikes El Monte, LA Residents Warned Of Aftershocks [Videos]
KEY POINTS
- Earthquake occurred around 11:39 pm local time
- Tremors were felt till Los Angeles and Pasadena
- The Los Angeles Fire Department warned residents to be prepared for aftershocks
A magnitude 4.6 earthquake shook southern California around 11.39 p.m. local time Friday (2.39 a.m. EDT Saturday).
According to the U.S. Geological Survey, the earthquake occurred less than two miles from South El Monte at a depth of 10 miles.
A shaky Friday evening in Southern California. Hope everyone is safe. Did you feel the M4.6 #earthquake about 2 miles west of El Monte just before 11:39 pm PT? The #ShakeAlert system issued a message and passed it along to our delivery partners. More info: https://t.co/jf2zNsLBhF pic.twitter.com/p5UzUEsqWD
— USGS ShakeAlert (@USGS_ShakeAlert) September 19, 2020
The tremors were felt till Los Angeles and Pasadena.
SOUND ON: no, you don’t see much moving but you can clearly hear the #earthquake (4.5) rock this garage in Pasadena, about five miles from the epicenter in San Gabriel. @CBSLA @KCBSKCALDesk pic.twitter.com/RS8A9Uj0Me
— Sara Donchey (@SaraDonchey) September 19, 2020
"Here in Pasadena I felt it. It woke me up," Seismologist Dr. Lucy Jones told Eyewitness News.
The Los Angeles Fire Department warned residents to be prepared for aftershocks.
"Felt Widely in Los Angeles. Prepare Now For Aftershocks. If Inside When Shaking Starts: DROP, COVER, HOLD ON! Protect Your Head + Neck While Taking Cover Under Sturdy Furniture or Near a Sturdy Interior Wall, Away From Windows and Doorways Until Shaking Stops," the department tweeted.
⚠️ #Earthquake ⚠️ Felt Widely in #LosAngeles. Prepare Now For Aftershocks. If Inside When Shaking Starts: DROP, COVER, HOLD ON! Protect Your Head + Neck While Taking Cover Under Sturdy Furniture or Near a Sturdy Interior Wall, Away From Windows and Doorways Until Shaking Stops.
— LAFD (@LAFD) September 19, 2020
No damage or loss of life was reported.
Earthquake! San Gabriel! El Monte! Downtown LA! Still was shaking 😳 #earthquake #LosAngeles #elmonte #SanGabrielValley pic.twitter.com/ICgO0QHZCz
— B🌎 (@abc123xyz_me) September 19, 2020
This is a developing story.
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