It collided at 11:39 p.m., local time Two miles west of El Monte And 10 miles from Los Angeles in the U.S. The Geological Survey has reported.
The quake shook the building and shattered windows, and was felt in the San Diego, Valencia and San Fernando Valley areas. There is no immediate news of anyone being harmed or injured, and the Los Angeles Fire Department has warned residents to be prepared for aftershocks.
The LAFD tweeted, “If shaking starts from the inside, release the cover, grab it. Protect your head + neck until it stops shaking through windows and doors, under cover or under a sturdy interior wall.”
The quake was also felt at Los Angeles International Airport, where crews are inspecting the airfield and terminal for any signs of damage.
Lucy Jones, a seismologist at the California Institute of Technology, said the quake caused “a great deal of fun” in Pasadena, where it was located. It was the same location as the 1987 M59 Whittier Narrows earthquake, she tweeted. The quake struck on October 1 of that year and caused a loss of 360 million.
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