A magnitude 5.2 earthquake shook the vicinity of Lamont, California, on Tuesday night, and its effects were felt across a large swath of Southern California, including Los Angeles. The quake's epicenter was located about 15 miles southwest of Lamont and about 25 miles south of Bakersfield, and struck around 9:09 p.m. PT, according to the U.S. Geological Survey. The earthquake was initially rated at a magnitude of 5.3, but was later downgraded to 5.2.
In the hour after the main quake, the region experienced at least 30 smaller tremors, with magnitudes ranging from 2.5 to 4.5. Despite the seismic activity, no major damage or injuries were reported to infrastructure in Los Angeles, which is about 100 miles southeast of the epicenter. The city's fire department sent personnel from its fire stations to assess the impact of the earthquake in the area.
The US Geological Survey's PAGER system, which estimates potential fatalities and economic losses, assigned a “green” alert to the main quake, indicating a low likelihood of casualties or damage. As this is an ongoing situation, further updates will be provided as more information becomes available.
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