Earthquake Shakes Southern California, No Immediate Damage Reported

A 5.2 magnitude earthquake struck northwest of Los Angeles on Tuesday night. Centered near Mettler in Kern County, the quake was felt at Dodger Stadium but prompted no immediate reaction. Authorities are currently assessing any potential damage to infrastructure.

A 5.2 magnitude earthquake struck northwest of Los Angeles on Tuesday night, shaking a large part of Southern California. Despite the jolt, no immediate damage has been reported.

The U.S. Geological Survey confirmed the temblor struck at 9:09 p.m. and was centered near Mettler, an unincorporated area in Kern County, located some 85 miles (137 kilometers) from downtown Los Angeles.

Local authorities in Los Angeles and other affected areas are currently assessing the situation for any infrastructure damage. Notably, the quake was felt at Dodger Stadium during a baseball game between the Los Angeles Dodgers and the Philadelphia Phillies, although the crowd did not visibly react. Meanwhile, the Kern County Fire Department announced via social media that firefighters would be surveying their districts.

(With inputs from agencies.)