3.9-Magnitude Earthquake Hits Baldwin Hills
BALDWIN HILLS (CBSLA.com) — A 3.9-magnitude earthquake struck Baldwin Hills early Sunday morning.
According to the U.S. Geological Survey, the quake hit at 4:07 a.m. with an epicenter 1 kilometer west north west of View Park-Windsor Hills. It was felt as far north as Santa Barbara and as far east as San Bernardino.
A Los Angeles Fire Department spokesperson says no damage has been reported and the department is no longer in earthquake mode.
USGS Seismologist Valerie Thomas, who lives about a mile from the area, described the shaking as similar to being close to a moving "heavy train," but said nothing in her home fell from the walls.
Other locals expressed shock.
"I haven't felt one like that in a while. It was really scary," Woodland Hills resident Kierra Stanley said.
"It was rolling and rocking a little bit," Woodland Hills resident Ben Cooper added, noting he wasn't so stunned by the shaking. "I'm used to earthquakes."
USGS reported a 2.1-magnitude earthquake struck the area, followed by a 1.8-magnitude quake, shortly before 1 p.m.
It remains unclear which fault caused the shaking.
"It is in the area of the Newport-Inglewood fault. So far this morning we have not had a chance to establish what fault this morning's earthquake is associated with. But, yes, we are in a known fault area," Thomas explained.
Thomas also said the quake should remind residents to always be prepared.
"The types of earthquakes are natural and normal for this part of the country," Thomas said. "It's a good opportunity to be reminded that we should all be working on our preparation at all times because something larger could happen — not necessarily associated with this earthquake but simply that earthquakes do occur around here and being prepared is always a good thing."
