3.9 magnitude earthquake jolts Los Angeles

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by: Lily Dallow

Posted: Mar 2, 2025 / 10:25 PM PST

Updated: Mar 2, 2025 / 10:25 PM PST

An earthquake with a preliminary magnitude of 3.9 jolted through Los Angeles on Sunday night.

According to the U.S. Geological Survey, the quake struck at 10:13 p.m. about 2 kilometers (or roughly 1.24 miles) east-southeast of North Hollywood.

The depth was said to be about 15.3 kilometers (about 9.5 miles).

The Los Angeles Fire Department said the earthquake was felt in downtown L.A.

“At this time, #LAFD is not entering earthquake mode,” stated the department’s X post.

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