Magnitude 4.0 Earthquake Jolts Southland

SANTA MONICA, CA — A magnitude 4.0 earthquake occurred early Monday in Lennox, near Inglewood, and rattled the Southland.

The jolt was felt at 4:44 a.m., according to the USGS. It was one of three small earthquakes that hit the region.

No injuries or damage was immediately reported.

Seismologist Dr. Lucy Jones shared more information via Twitter about the early morning quake:

"The M4.0 that just happened was under Lennox, CA, near Inglewood," Jones said. "Very deep at 20 km, so everyone is at least 20 km away. Would have been felt by most people awake in LA. Movement was thrust, probably not on any mapped fault."

"The Lennox M4.0 also had a M3.0 foreshock and a bunch All the events are at the same deep depth," she added.

A first quake at magnitude 3.0 was reported at 4:15 a.m., according to USGS. It was centered about a mile east-northeast of Lennox. People felt the jolt from the South Bay to Montebello, all the way to Burbank.

People responded to the shake on Twitter:

The M4.0 that just happened was under Lennox, CA, near Inglewood. Very deep at 20 km, so everyone is at least 20 km away. Would have been felt by most people awake in LA. Movement was thrust, probably not on any mapped fault https://t.co/UIPbVH0kw5
— Dr. Lucy Jones (@DrLucyJones) April 5, 2021

nothin like waking up to an earthquake!! sheeeeesh i’m not used to that feeling at all.
— Jonah • WHY DON’T WE (@JonahMarais) April 5, 2021

i know angel numbers are important and all but mother nature didn’t need to have an earthquake at 4:44 am waking me up and everything #earthquake #LosAngeles pic.twitter.com/wDNHHe65jU
— aliyah (@aliyah111_) April 5, 2021

We slept through that first one but DEF felt that aftershock! Earthquake Twitter what’s gooood!
— Tim Chantarangsu (@TimothyDeLaG) April 5, 2021

Just experienced two earthquakes in Los Angeles!!!!!!!
— TheLeoTerrell (@TheLeoTerrell) April 5, 2021

Also why do earthquakes insist on popping off at such ghoulish hours every time. Where’s a sensible 2pm quake
— caitie delaney (@caitiedelaney) April 5, 2021

Know who doesn’t like earthquakes? Cats.
— Erin (AKA GRASS) Ryan (@morninggloria) April 5, 2021

everyone in LA waking up and learning there’s a place called Lennox #earthquake
— Erica (@ericajanelle_) April 5, 2021

Everyone over in California right now #earthquake pic.twitter.com/a5uEiquFaO
— XavienHowardBuner (@HowardBuner) April 5, 2021

That #earthquake just woke me out of my sleep. Did you feel it, too?
— George Pennacchio (@abc7george) April 5, 2021

4:44am #earthquake Twitter do your thing pic.twitter.com/ziXrtNcWtQ
— Law Murray (@LawMurrayTheNU) April 5, 2021

Ok I’m up... #earthquake
— Jenna Ezarik (@jennaezarik) April 5, 2021

Did you feel it? Tell Patch in the comments.

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