Millions prepare for aftershocks after earthquake rocks Los Angeles

The epicenter was near the city's Highland Park neighborhood.

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[mrfancygoat]

4.4? That's nothing for LA. Why are people freaking out?

[anonymouscontributor]

I’m glad everyone is safe right now and I’ll pray for their continued safety!

[MariaCarney-zcdd]

Here in Christchurch, New Zealand, we don't get out of bed for anything less than a 6.0.

[thatboyblair]

It was def one of the strongest I've felt. I was surprised there were no aftershocks which makes me wonder if it's actually a prequake to a bigger quake.

[alamuertedelgato]

4.4 it is small one but just in case be prepared, I am from Peru we get to used to earthquakes and when I was in Chile the people dont even pay atention to the small ones, just be prepare.

[tokenypz]

There are many earthquakes in Japan too.

[CuzKatieSaysSo]

Just found out last night that LA is hosting the Summer Olympics in 2028. I sure hope Planet Earth behaves itself during that time!

[ORO]

Earthquakes often occur here in California. But the jolt from this one did hit harder here in LA, which is why I think the media is covering it. My dog for sure hurried on over to us in a panic this time.

[PaulaZF]

The worst part is the aftershocks. You’re just waiting for the next one and can’t get on with your life. Once you do, another aftershock comes along.

[captglenn]

There were actually several earthquakes recently before this one. You just did not feel them. And there have already been 8 aftershocks, that very few have felt.
1.3 July 16 15:12:59
1.4 July 25 23:34:38
2.3 July 31 13:43:55
1.8 Aug. 8-02 04:05:53
1.2 Aug. 8-11 17:04:45
1.1 Aug. 8-11 17:09:27
1.7 Aug. 8-11 17:42:34

[katethielmann]

Jordan and Syrian had an earthquake today as well.

[ejsgarage]

I rememeber those days living in Simi Valley, California when we got the 6.0 earthquake. It sounded like train and it shook our building. Scary stuff. Stay safe!

[geriforbes]

Earthquakes have got to be one of the scariest of natural phenomenons. When they begin, you just have no idea how strong or how long they will be. I was in the middle of the 7.0 earthquake in Alaska a few years ago. Houses fell off their foundations. And the aftershocks were pretty strong too; they start off sounding like a roaring Mac truck. 4.4 does not seem to be that big a quake, we had aftershocks about that that is not a prelude to a bigger one....

[keysersoze]

This one was a bump. The big one is long overdue.

[PaulKickboxing]

Felt it in Alhambra, was in target, light fixtures outside fell off the building, and some stuff off shelves, scary one and ran outside

[netboy]

Maybe it’s a wake up call to clean Up Skid Row 😅

[Rainbow_Task_A]

As a person who lived in Chile for many years... 4.4 is really nothing and earthquake prone California shouldn't even freak out.

[JehovahRapha]

Now watch some movies to calm down - "2012" and "The Day After Tomorrow" 😊

[roachtoasties]

I live in the Valley. Just a small, quick, shake. This is nothing for long time residents like me (I was in Northridge in 1994). Calm down!

[FRCPU]

If an earthquake is under 6.0 honestly I rather keep sleeping