{"id":8975,"date":"2025-03-03T00:41:53","date_gmt":"2025-03-03T08:41:53","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/citystuff.com\/los-angeles\/?p=8975"},"modified":"2025-03-03T00:41:53","modified_gmt":"2025-03-03T08:41:53","slug":"3-9-quake-centered-near-north-hollywood-felt-around-the-region","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/citystuff.com\/los-angeles\/3-9-quake-centered-near-north-hollywood-felt-around-the-region\/","title":{"rendered":"3.9 quake centered near North Hollywood felt around the region"},"content":{"rendered":"

Crime and Public Safety<\/h1>\n

3.9 Quake Centered Near North Hollywood Felt Around the Region<\/h2>\n

A 3.9 earthquake was reported Sunday night as being centered 1 mile from North Hollywood.<\/p>\n

Quake Details<\/h3>\n

The U.S. Geological Survey received reports the quake at 10:13 p.m., east southeast of North Hollywood, was felt from Palmdale south into Orange County at a weak intensity.<\/p>\n

No Widespread Damage Expected<\/h3>\n

Earthquakes generally don\u2019t cause damage until the magnitude reaches somewhere above 4, according to the USGS. This means that widespread damage is not expected as a result of this quake.<\/p>\n

Fire Department Response<\/h3>\n

The Los Angeles Fire Department said it was not entering \u201cearthquake mode.\u201d After larger quakes, earthquake mode is established so firefighters can look for damage including damage to infrastructure.<\/p>\n

Originally Published: March 2, 2025 at 10:25 PM PST<\/h2>\n

Conclusion<\/h3>\n

While the 3.9 earthquake centered near North Hollywood may have been felt across the region, it is unlikely to cause significant damage due to its relatively low magnitude. The Los Angeles Fire Department has not entered \u201cearthquake mode\u201d and does not expect to find widespread damage.<\/p>\n

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