North Hollywood, CA – A magnitude 3.9 earthquake struck early Monday near North Hollywood, California, according to the California Integrated Seismic Network (CISN).
The quake occurred at 6:13 a.m. UTC (10:13 p.m. local time Sunday), with an epicenter 2 kilometers east-southeast of North Hollywood at a depth of 15.6 kilometers. Residents in the San Fernando Valley and parts of Los Angeles County reported light shaking, with no immediate reports of damage or injuries.
According to the United States Geological Survey (USGS), the quake registered a ShakeMap intensity of IV (light shaking), indicating it was noticeable but unlikely to cause significant structural damage. A “Did You Feel It?” community report showed multiple responses from residents confirming the tremor.
Southern California is one of the most seismically active regions in the U.S., with small to moderate earthquakes occurring frequently due to the region’s complex fault system. Officials urge residents to remain prepared for potential aftershocks and larger quakes in the future.
Authorities have not issued any emergency alerts following the tremor, but residents are encouraged to review earthquake preparedness plans, secure heavy objects, and have emergency supplies readily available.
For more details and real-time seismic updates, visit the USGS earthquake monitoring website.
