An earthquake with a preliminary magnitude of 4.6 struck Monday in the Highland Park area, rattling a wide swath of the Southland, 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 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.