4.4 magnitude earthquake hits Highland Park

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Why it felt so strong: The epicenter of the quake was in a densely populated area of ​​Los Angeles, so more people will feel the full force of the quake than if it had struck a more remote area.

Will there be aftershocks?: Yes, there will be aftershocks, and there is a chance that this is a foreshock and a larger quake is coming. That chance will decrease over time and a larger quake will not occur.

Damage reports: At the City National Plaza in downtown Los Angeles, the quake knocked sprinkler heads onto the marble floor of the two-story lobby. Front desk staff described it as a pretty violent jolt. The elevator was not in use as security checked mechanical problems. As lights flashed, a hard-to-understand voice announced over the intercom that there had been an earthquake but no evacuation was necessary.