Earthquake in the mountains east of Los Angeles shakes portions of Southern California

Earthquake in the mountains east of Los Angeles shakes portions of Southern California with a magnitude of 4.2

Shaking is felt in various parts of the world as a result of an earthquake that hits near Lytle Creek in San Bernardino County. After a quake measuring 4.2 on Friday in the mountains to the east of Los Angeles, widespread tremors were felt throughout the region.

Lytle Creek, a village in San Bernardino County, was approximately 60 miles northeast of downtown Los Angeles in the San Gabriel Mountains, and it was there that the earthquake was felt. An earlier report put the earthquake's magnitude at 4.6, however it was later revised down to 4.2.

At this time, no injuries or property damage have been reported.

Long Beach, Carson, sections of the San Fernando Valley, Riverside, San Bernardino, and parts of Orange County were among the many places where people reported feeling tremors.

The San Gabriel Mountains, approximately 45 miles (70 kilometers) east of downtown Los Angeles, were the epicenter of the earthquake that occurred at 10:55 a.m., according to the US Geological Survey. The epicenter was located approximately 1 kilometer northwest of Lytle Creek. The estimated depth was 8.8 kilometers (5.5 miles).

People in the Los Angeles area felt a 4.1-magnitude earthquake on New Year's Day while watching the Rose Parade in Pasadena, and this one struck less than a week after that.

After Friday's earthquake, Michael Guardado, who works at the front desk of the Lytle Creek Ranger Station in the San Bernardino National Forest, claimed that the "building shook hard" and that he had heard that "a lot of rocks" had fallen onto Lytle Creek Road.

She mentioned that a decorative glass mushroom atop the bar cracked as it dropped, and that in the adjacent store, an instant coffee canister fell from a shelf. The building was occupied by a small group of persons.

Within a few kilometers of the Rancho Cucamonga Quakes' minor league baseball stadium, the quake struck. After all, it's just a name, right? That's what the squad joked about on Twitter.

In downtown Los Angeles, people felt a little swaying as a result of the earthquake. Long Island and other nearby counties and cities also experienced shaking.

The epicentre of the quake occurred close to the fault line that separates the San Andreas and San Jacinto mountains.

In 1970, an earthquake of a magnitude of 5.2 struck the region. A radio station was taken off the air and highways were obstructed by mudslides and rockfalls caused by the earthquake.

The San Fernando Earthquake, also known as the Sylmar Earthquake, was a destructive 6.5 on the Richter scale and happened five months later.

Natural disasters like earthquakes are powerful symbols of the ever-changing forces operating deep within the planet. Although the recent tremor was of moderate magnitude, it highlights the significance of being prepared and vigilant in areas prone to earthquakes.

Always be prepared for an emergency, observe all safety procedures, and keep yourself apprised of seismic activity. Gather your belongings, secure any heavy furniture, and study the evacuation routes. Above all else, make sure you are safe and well-prepared.

We are a resilient community, and it shows in times like these. Give a helping hand to those in need, visit loved ones, and make an effort to get to know your neighbors. We face the unknowns as a community, shaped by the Earth's tectonic plates, together.