An earthquake with a magnitude of 5.3 struck near Bakersfield, California on Tuesday night, as reported by the US Geological Survey. The tremor was strong enough to be felt across Southern California, including in Los Angeles.
Following the earthquake, the Los Angeles Fire Department immediately went into earthquake mode. More than 100 neighborhood fire stations in Los Angeles have initiated a strategic survey of their districts by land, air, and sea. This survey aims to examine critical infrastructure and areas of local concern within the 470 square mile jurisdiction of the City of Los Angeles. The department stated that this process typically takes less than an hour to complete.
Despite the significant seismic activity, there have been no reports of structural damage or injuries in Los Angeles thus far, according to officials from the Los Angeles Fire Department. The earthquake has prompted heightened awareness and preparedness measures in the region, with authorities closely monitoring the situation for any developments.
