Earthquake hits Los Angeles area

The epicentre hit near Highland Park, a neighbourhood in Los Angeles County not far from the famous Hollywood sign.

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The 4.4 magnitude quake's epicentre hit near Highland Park, a neighbourhood in Los Angeles County not far from the famous Hollywood sign and the Griffith Observatory, at around 12:20 PDT (20:20 BST), according to the US Geological Survey.

It was felt in nearby cities Pasadena and Glendale, and all the way to the coastline in areas like Manhattan Beach and El Segundo.

There was no tsunami warning from the quake, the USGS said.

Officials across the state were monitoring for damage or injuries but nothing major was reported.

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