A strong earthquake in the Highland Park area rattled a wide swath of the Southland Monday, but there were no immediate reports of damage or injuries.
The temblor hit at 12:20 p.m., centered two miles south-southeast of Highland Park, according to the U.S. Geological Survey. The magnitude was initially reported at 4.6, but was later reduced to 4.4.
The Los Angeles Fire Department immediately went into “earthquake mode,” sending crews out across the city to examine critical infrastructure and check for damage to structures, buildings and other facilities.
The shaker was felt across a wide area spanning most of Los Angeles County and stretching into Orange County.