Earthquake in Los Angeles? Tremors felt in Santa Monica, Manhattan Beach and other areas

Earthquake tremors were felt in several parts of California, including Santa Monica, Los Angeles and Manhattan Beach, on Tuesday

Updated on: Jun 11, 2025, 01:38:19 IST

By Yash Nitish Bajaj

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Earthquake tremors were felt in several parts of California, including Santa Monica, Los Angeles, and Manhattan Beach, on Tuesday. According to USGS, a magnitude 3.7 quake struck 14 km of Manhattan Beach. According to USGS data, the minor quake struck Southern California at around 12:15 PM PDT.

The US Geological Survey’s California Integrated Seismic Network (CI) further stated that the earthquake was centered at 33.826°N, 118.549°W, approximately near the Palos Verdes Peninsula, and occurred at a depth of 11.3 km. No injuries or significant damage were reported.

Magnitude and Location: The quake registered a magnitude of 3.37 (local magnitude, ml) with an uncertainty of ±0.2, per earthquake.usgs.gov. Its epicenter was located 14.2 km (8.7 miles) from Manhattan Beach, 14.3 km from Hermosa Beach, and 23 miles from Los Angeles, in the North Pacific Ocean near Santa Monica Bay.

Locals described light shaking in Hermosa Beach, with a ‘dull rolling sound’ and rattling lasting 10–15 seconds.

Southern California has seen elevated seismic activity in 2025, with 15 seismic sequences of magnitude 4.0 or higher in 2024, per latimes.com. Notable quakes include a 5.2 event near Julian on April 14, 2025, and a 4.1 quake near Malibu on March 10, 2025. A 3.3 quake struck 12 miles west of Torrance on March 30, 2025.

The quake occurred amid anti-ICE protests in Los Angeles, escalating into riots with freeway blockades and arson. On Monday, 700 Marines from Task Force 51 joined 2,100 National Guard troops to protect federal facilities.

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Yash Nitish Bajaj
Yash Bajaj is a Chief Content Producer with a strong foundation in US coverage, digital strategy, and audience-focused storytelling. As part of the US Desk at Hindustan Times, he covers a wide range of topics - from American politics to sports (NFL, NBA, derbies, MLB and more). Before joining Hindustan Times, Yash served as Deputy News Editor at Times Now, where he oversaw international coverage and led a team of six. In this role, he significantly expanded global traffic through strategic planning, SEO-driven content execution, and meticulous trend tracking across platforms. He is experienced in managing high-pressure breaking-news shifts, coordinating live coverage, and building newsroom systems that improve speed, accuracy, and reach. Prior to Times Now, Yash held a position at Opoyi, where he headed the Sports and US news team. He developed broad editorial strategies, guided reporters across multiple beats, and played a key role in recruiting and training new talent. His responsibilities also extended to social media management and experimenting with innovative content formats. A passionate NFL fan, Yash is a die-hard supporter of the Cincinnati Bengals and has followed Joe Burrow closely since his college days at LSU. Whether breaking down top players' latest performance, analyzing team performances, or tracking roster moves, he brings the same dedication and sharp storytelling to his sports coverage as he does to American politics and breaking news. When he’s not writing, Yash can often be found watching games or debating the latest NFL storylines with fellow fans. Yash holds a Bachelor of Mass Media (Journalism) from HR College, Mumbai University. His interests extend well beyond the newsroom: he is an enthusiastic explorer of AI tools, a movie buff with an ever-growing watchlist, and someone who enjoys unraveling conspiracy theories for fun.Read More

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