Residents in Santa Monica reported an earthquake on Monday. The U.S. Geological Survey reported that the quake’s magnitude was 4.4.
The earthquake is not reported as being large by Los Angeles terms. According to the Associated Press, Brian Bland, a retired AP Radio correspondent who lives in suburban Santa Monica, said, "It rocked and rolled for about 10 or 12 seconds. I'm surprised nothing fell off the walls or broke - and nothing did - but it was quite a shaker."
Aftershock from the earthquake was felt. The Los Angeles police and fire officials have not yet reported any damage to the area. The quake occurred at 6:25 a.m. at a depth of about 5 miles. Sepulveda Pass in the Santa Monica Mountains was the center of the earthquake. This is located approximately 6 miles from Beverly Hills and 7 miles from Universal City.
This comes a week after an offshore earthquake was reported in Northern California. According to Reuters, that earthquake had a magnitude of 6.8, having an effect on the town of Eureka.