3.1 earthquake shakes Hermosa Beach
A magnitude 3.1 earthquake struck Tuesday morning in the Pacific Ocean about four miles west of Hermosa Beach, the United States Geological Survey reported.
The earthquake, recorded at 8:52 a.m., came less than a minute after a nearby smaller magnitude 1.9 earthquake struck about one mile southeast of Palos Verdes Point.
There were no reports of significant damage. Some reported on Twitter that they felt a quick jolt –- enough to wake them up. One person on Twitter, jonnyonthespots, reported, "It was a quick #earthquake, but it shook up the house pretty good. After words, thought it could b the trash trucks. I give it a 3.5."
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EDITOR'S PICKS:
Felt a brief jolt at the office, on third floor, just north of LAX.
Posted by: Rogét-L.A. | January 11, 2011 at 09:48 AM
I live right next to LAX in Westchester and I felt it too, but I thought the new next door neighbors dropped a piece of furniture!
Posted by: Jaime | January 11, 2011 at 09:52 AM
Felt it in El Segundo. It was very short though. Mild enough to not be sure whether it was an earthquake or not.
Posted by: Rich | January 11, 2011 at 10:23 AM
Yup, just one big jolt here at LAX. Like somebody picked the corner of the building up a few feet then let it go.
Posted by: Brad | January 11, 2011 at 10:32 AM
3.1 EARTHQUAKE? Oh my god, CLOSE THE SCHOOLS, STAY INSIDE!! Is this a joke? To most native Californians...that is NOT an earthquake! HAHAHA. Lets talk when it's a "5, 6, or 7". Now THAT is an Earthquake!
Posted by: Greta | January 11, 2011 at 10:35 AM
Live in Torrance. Felt nada... not a thing..
Posted by: G. Johnson | January 11, 2011 at 10:39 AM
I woke up this morning to the whole house shaking for about a second (my friend lives right on santa monica blvd). I'm from Minnesota visiting a friend and I had no idea if what I experienced was a little aftershock. Glad to know I've been in an earthquake!
Posted by: Grace Branning | January 11, 2011 at 10:41 AM
I felt the earthquake, but didn't much attention to it, because it was quick, it shook the house up a little. I'm waiting for the "big" one!
Posted by: Msfele Ross | January 11, 2011 at 10:43 AM
I live in Inglewood, and felt it, I was praying their wouldn't be another one because I am home alone recuperating from knee surgery
Posted by: msmarvad | January 11, 2011 at 10:48 AM
I live on The Strand in Manhattan Beach, and I thought a garbage truck hit our house. It was a quick jolt, followed by a slow rumble.
Posted by: Carlos | January 11, 2011 at 10:50 AM
It woke me up here in West Los Angeles.
Posted by: John Crawford | January 11, 2011 at 10:50 AM
No, I did not feel anything.
Posted by: Melvin | January 11, 2011 at 10:59 AM
Live in Simi. Didnt feel anything
Posted by: Jimmy | January 11, 2011 at 11:05 AM
Oh that was an earthquake? Thought some one dropped something on the floor!
West LA!
Posted by: Amina | January 11, 2011 at 11:08 AM
I felt a quick jolt in the Del Rey area. No damage, of course.
Posted by: CHIRP | January 11, 2011 at 11:16 AM
I've had farts that rattle the windows more then that did.
Posted by: Jay | January 11, 2011 at 11:20 AM
I'm in the Del Rey area. There was a quick jolt while I was rolling my chair towards my desk. No damage.
Posted by: CHIRP | January 11, 2011 at 11:24 AM
Felt a very quick jolt @ home in downtown L.A. Nothing serious.
Posted by: Dan Juarez | January 11, 2011 at 11:39 AM
Didn't feel it in Santa Monica at Bundy and Ohio.
Posted by: CT | January 11, 2011 at 11:48 AM
The last sentence has a spelling error. Instead of "be" it has the letter b. Nice going lol
Posted by: Ashley | January 11, 2011 at 11:56 AM
I felt it in Culver City
Posted by: Kim | January 11, 2011 at 12:01 PM
Felt a sharp jolt here in West LA before 9am! I thought it was the neighbors moved something!
Posted by: Simone | January 11, 2011 at 12:02 PM
Yes, we felt it in Torrance. One quick, sharp jolt.
Posted by: Alison | January 11, 2011 at 12:13 PM
Sharp, short jolt...felt in Pacific Palisades
Posted by: Lisa | January 11, 2011 at 12:13 PM
my cats were acting strange all day and night yesterday. I didn't feel the quake though.
Posted by: Krissy | January 11, 2011 at 12:14 PM