Magnitude 3.7 Earthquake Jolts South Bay

REDONDO BEACH, CA — A 3.7-magnitude earthquake occurred offshore, about three miles west- southwest of Hermosa Beach, according to the U.S. Geological Survey.

The jolt was felt shortly before 7 p.m., according to the USGS. People felt it from West Los Angeles to Long Beach. No damage was immediately reported.

Dr. Lucy Jones described where the quake occurred on Twitter:

"Tonight's M3.7 off Hermosa Beach is near the Palos Verdes fault with a compatible thrust faulting mechanism. Caltech's fault associator gives it 46% chance of being on the PV fault. Second quake today and third this week in that vicinity."

A magnitude 2.6 earthquake jolted Hermosa, Redondo and Manhattan beaches Tuesday.

Tonight's M3.7 off Hermosa Beach is near the Palos Verdes fault with a compatible thrust faulting mechanism. Caltech's fault associator gives it 46% chance of being on the PV fault. Second quake today and third this week in that vicinity.https://t.co/LPc4M2DkDn pic.twitter.com/jOPhbGVhQW
— Dr. Lucy Jones (@DrLucyJones) May 9, 2021

People shared responses and updates following the quake:

Did you feel it? Tell Patch in the comments.

Airport operations are normal following an #earthquake in the area. Crews are checking the terminals and airfield as a precaution.
— LAX Airport (@flyLAXairport) May 9, 2021

Always enjoy logging onto LA Twitter to prove that yes, what I felt was an #earthquake
— Paula Kirjavainen (@MsPaulalala) May 9, 2021

I got my second dose today and I haven’t had side effects but there was an #earthquake so
— Maria’s Mischief (@MariaRotelli1) May 9, 2021

Was sitting on a bench in El Segundo. Thought someone bumped in to it. #earthquake
— Derrick Deane (@DerrickDeane) May 9, 2021

SEE MORE: Did You Feel It? Small Earthquake Jolts Beach Cities