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Home  /  World  /  The US  /  ‘Megaquake’ concerns mount as Los Angeles hit by earthquake on fault linked to Japan’s recent 7.0 jolt

‘Megaquake’ concerns mount as Los Angeles hit by earthquake on fault linked to Japan’s recent 7.0 jolt

by Jake Hoffman
August 13, 2024
in The US, World
Reading Time: 3 mins read
'Megaquake' concerns mount as Los Angeles hit by earthquake on fault linked to Japan's recent 7.0 jolt

Los Angeles shaken by 4.4-magnitude magnitude earthquake, sparking fears of potential ‘megaquake’

Los Angeles was rattled early Monday morning by a magnitude 4.4 earthquake that struck just two miles southwest of Pasadena, sending tremors across nearby counties. While no major damage or injuries have been reported, the quake has intensified concerns among experts and residents due to its connection to a tectonic plate responsible for a powerful 7.0 magnitude earthquake in Japan just days earlier.

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Los Angeles quake and the recent Japanese tremor share a common origin in the same tectonic plate

The U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) confirmed the quake’s epicenter near the Highland Park neighborhood, occurring 7.5 miles beneath the surface. The seismic event was felt widely across Southern California, from Santa Barbara to Bakersfield and even as far as Santa Cruz Island. The shaking, while brief, was strong enough to send ripples of alarm through a region already on edge from recent seismic activity.

Adding to the anxiety is the realization that this Los Angeles quake and the recent Japanese tremor share a common origin in the same tectonic plate. This connection has led to growing speculation about the possibility of a “megaquake”—a much larger and more destructive event that could strike the region.

Emergency services quickly responded, with the Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD) issuing a public alert on social media. “Significant earthquake just felt in the Los Angeles area. Reminder, please use 911 only for emergencies. Be prepared for aftershocks,” the LAPD tweeted, urging residents to remain cautious.

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Mayor Karen Bass also took to social media, reassuring the public that the Los Angeles Fire Department (LAFD) had activated its earthquake response protocol. “Our LAFD is now in earthquake mode, conducting a city-wide survey to assess for any damages,” Bass tweeted, adding a note of calm in the midst of uncertainty.

As the tremors subsided, reports of shaking buildings and rattling glassware poured in from across the region. In Highland Park, a medical building briefly shook, while residents in other neighborhoods described the unsettling experience of being jolted awake by the quake.

This latest earthquake comes on the heels of a magnitude 5.2 temblor that struck southern California less than a week ago. That quake was also widely felt in Los Angeles, further fueling concerns about the region’s seismic stability.

The fact that these recent quakes are linked to the same tectonic activity responsible for Japan’s significant earthquake has left many wondering if California could be next in line for a devastating event. While experts continue to monitor the situation, the people of Los Angeles are left to grapple with the uneasy reality of living on a fault line with the potential for catastrophic consequences.

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