What was the magnitude of the earthquake that shook Los Angeles recently?
There were no reports of any major injuries or damage. The 4.7 magnitude quake hit at 8.39 pm local time about 10 miles south-west of downtown Los Angeles and three miles east of Los Angeles International Airport, according to a preliminary report by the US Geological Survey (USGS). The quake was followed minutes later by at least three smaller aftershocks, with the largest registering at 3.1 magnitude. The main quake was felt in the greater Los Angeles region for about 10 to 15 seconds and was felt as far south as San Diego. “This was a serious jolt. It was probably felt within 100 miles,” said Susan Hough, a USGS seismologist. The shaking was most intense in the coastal communities south of the airport. Some residents said books and other items were knocked off the shelves. Television images showed a business that had its front window knocked out. However, some people who live north of downtown Los Angeles either felt a light shake or nothing at all. Sources:
An earthquake measuring 4.7 in magnitude struck Sunday night on the southwest side of Los Angeles, announcing itself with a tremendous boom, sending pans and glasses tumbling and unnerving thousands of Angelenos. It was followed by a smaller aftershock. There were no immediate reports of major injuries or damage stemming from the quake, which struck just after 8:30 p.m. just east of Los Angeles International Airport and could be felt as far south as San Diego. But seismologists described it as the largest quake to hit the area since a 5.4 magnitude earthquake in Chino Hills last year. The shaking went on for roughly 10 seconds, centered in the suburb of Lennox, followed by an aftershock measuring 3.1. Sources: http://www.nytimes.com/2009/05/19/us/19quake.html?
There were no reports of any major injuries or damage. The 4.7 magnitude quake hit at 8.39 pm local time about 10 miles south-west of downtown Los Angeles and three miles east of Los Angeles International Airport, according to a preliminary report by the US Geological Survey (USGS). The quake was followed minutes later by at least three smaller aftershocks, with the largest registering at 3.1 magnitude. The main quake was felt in the greater Los Angeles region for about 10 to 15 seconds and was felt as far south as San Diego. “This was a serious jolt. It was probably felt within 100 miles,” said Susan Hough, a USGS seismologist. The shaking was most intense in the coastal communities south of the airport. Some residents said books and other items were knocked off the shelves. Television images showed a business that had its front window knocked out. However, some people who live north of downtown Los Angeles either felt a light shake or nothing at all.
An earthquake measuring 4.7 in magnitude struck Sunday night on the southwest side of Los Angeles, announcing itself with a tremendous boom, sending pans and glasses tumbling and unnerving thousands of Angelenos. It was followed by a smaller aftershock. There were no immediate reports of major injuries or damage stemming from the quake, which struck just after 8:30 p.m. just east of Los Angeles International Airport and could be felt as far south as San Diego. But seismologists described it as the largest quake to hit the area since a 5.4 magnitude earthquake in Chino Hills last year. The shaking went on for roughly 10 seconds, centered in the suburb of Lennox, followed by an aftershock measuring 3.1.
