Magnitude 3.5 Earthquake Shakes Near Los Angeles Coast
The tremor was felt Sunday morning with its epicenter located just west of Hermosa Beach.
US Politics • 2 hours ago
A 3.5-magnitude earthquake occurred off the coast of Los Angeles on Sunday morning, according to the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS). The quake struck at 8:40 a.m. Pacific time, with its epicenter located approximately 6 kilometers (about 3.7 miles) west of Hermosa Beach.
The earthquake's depth was recorded at roughly 6 miles below the surface. Residents in the area reported feeling the tremor, which caused floors to shake.
Hermosa Beach is situated in Los Angeles County's South Bay region. The USGS monitors seismic activity across the region, which is prone to earthquakes due to its location within a seismically active zone.