Information about the earthquake in Southern California in United States reported the Reuters agency, citing the German Research Centre for Geosciences. As reported, the magnitude of the quake was 5.04.
GFZ also reported that the earthquake occurred on depth of 10 km.
Earthquake in California. Tremors felt
In turn, the Los Angeles Times reported that the city had recorded magnitude 4.4 quake. Initial reports indicate that there was no serious damage. The newspaper also reported that the earthquake occurred at around 12:20 p.m. local time, with the epicenter of the quake being near Highland Park, less than 3 miles from downtown Los Angeles.
The Associated Press reports that Monday's quake disrupted live television coverage. The entire event was captured on camera. A recording also appeared on the X website, showing a train braking suddenly during the quake.
The agency reported that this is another earthquake in United States in this area over the course of several days. The last 5.2 magnitude quake were felt less than a week ago.
Shocks in Jordan and Syria. No reports of damage
As reported by Reuters on Monday evening, 4.8 magnitude quakes also occurred in Jordan i Syriaand the effects of the earthquake were also felt by residents Lebanon. Earlier, there was information in the media that the quake in the area had reached a magnitude of 5.46, but these reports were denied.
According to GFZ, the earthquake occurred at a depth of 10 km. For residents of the northern Syrian city of Azaz, Monday's tremors immediately reminded them of the tragic earthquakes of 2023which has killed thousands of people in northern Syria and neighboring Turkey.
The Syrian Civil Defense has deployed its forces to several areas to respond to any potential crisis, but according to Reuters has not yet received any reports of damage.
Source: Associated Press, Reuters
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