4.4 magnitude quake seen on surveillance video

Metro Los Angeles was rocked by a 4.4 magnitude earthquake on Monday, which was seen on numerous surveillance cameras. KTLA 5 team coverage. Aug. 12, 2024.

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[frankaye]

If that 4.4 felt like a 6.0 I don't wanna feel what a 6.0 feels like.

[RM_VFX]

US: An earthquake rattled LA.
Japan: Hold my Kirin.

[InsaneStryker]

It’s the strongest earthquake I’ve ever felt. There were 3-5 strong shakes back and forth, then it faded out. The shaking only lasted 2 or 3 seconds. I live about 10 miles from the epicenter.

[OceanSwimmer]

SoCal needs to get serious about seismic adaptations for water delivery.
This is semi-desert, loss of water supply can cause loss of life at any time of year.

Emergency preparedness is critical.

[frankG]

Water becomes unavailabile after a serious quake.

Get a filter straw that purifies any water so you're not caught out.

Gas and electricity were gone for a week in the Sylmar quake, so having a camp stove so you can boil water to purify it.

[SidewalkCitizenLA]

I had JUST walked in and closed the bathroom door, so wasn't sure what was happening for a moment. By the time I realized it was a quake, it was basically over.

[MisterWhatWhat]

My housekeeper was freaked out! She doesn't speak English and I tried to calm her down. I allowed her to leave for the day - she was THAT UPSET!

[marissafrances]

❤I’ve been in 7.1 twice in Soithern California. I’ve been in 5 and the 4. Can be very jolting in the way it hits surface and or deep in the earth. The 7.1 was mind blowing and I lived by the beach immediately the waves became huge.

[standtall]

That teacher says" I was sitting at the desk...., and we kinda just froze". Seriously? You didn't instruct children to Stop, Drop and COVER? WOW!! Must be a PUBLIC SCHOOL.

[Catscratchfeveru]

That looks almost believable. Almost as believable as a wounded ear. Amazing work.

[frankied]

To those non-natives..wait until its a 6.5 or bigger..

[sifridbassoon]

I went through a 4.4 when I was working up in Silicon Valley. Foster City is on reclaimed land. It was my first quake (I grew up in TX). It reminded me of getting into a boat from a dock. I just rocked back and forth. My dog slept through the whole thing.

[Cadillac-vg]

Exactly why I don't much faith in what journalists say. The quake was at 12:20!

[GryffindorScholar]

When I was growing up in California we lived in a cabin that sat on a rolling layer which means that when we had a quake the two crusts would grind against each other pushing one or the other up or down. Anytime there was a shaker it felt like it was moving the house an inch or two in either direction.

[rosevee]

We have a 5 gal of water, a 3 day grocery stuff at the trunk of our SUV. We even have a shovel. We attended a seminar given by the LA fire dept. they said at least 3 days of supply. Too many to rescue you don’t know when ur turn. Its in the car in case the family needs to evacuate.

[JosefTorkelsen]

None of the people in the videos handled the earthquake right. I know it was small but don’t wait to find that out.

[yaboimoney]

There’s been quakes in California and Japan constantly the past 5 days

[TheGodfather]

Its just a reminder that the big one WILL eventually happen. Be prepared with a big supply of food and water on hand. Either that or move.

[PaulMcElligott]

Best thing about earthquakes is getting to hear from Dr. Lucy again.

[michaelshifflett]

My First quake was Feb.9 1971. Been a pain ever since then!