M3.1 Earthquake Strikes Greater Los Angeles Area Near Long Beach

A preliminary magnitude 3.1 earthquake struck the Greater Los Angeles area Thursday afternoon.

The quake was reported at approximately 1:32 p.m. local time, with the epicenter about 21 kilometers south-southeast of Los Angeles and roughly 11 kilometers north-northwest of Long Beach.

Preliminary data placed the earthquake at a depth of about 13.2 kilometers.

There were no immediate reports of significant damage or injuries.

Earthquake measurements are preliminary and may be revised as seismologists review additional data. The USGS earthquake catalog is the authoritative source for updated measurements. (earthquake.usgs.gov)