March 3, Los Angeles: A magnitude 3.9 earthquake struck Burbank on Sunday night, causing weak shaking across the Los Angeles region.
Epicenter and Impact
The earthquake hit at 10:13 p.m., with its epicenter located along the 900 block of North Ford Street in Burbank, according to the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS). Residents near the epicenter reported “light shaking”, a classification on the Modified Mercalli Intensity Scale, which describes movement strong enough to rattle dishes and windows or feel like a heavy truck striking a building.
Shaking was felt across a wider area of Southern California, including the San Fernando Valley, the Los Angeles Basin, and the San Gabriel Valley.
No Damage or Injuries Reported
Despite the tremor, no injuries or significant damage were reported. A Burbank police watch commander noted feeling the quake but confirmed that, as of 10:30 p.m., no emergency calls had been received from residents.
Location and Seismic Activity in the Region
The earthquake’s epicenter was less than a mile from Los Angeles, with nearby cities including Glendale (2 miles away), Beverly Hills (4 miles away), and West Hollywood (4 miles away).
Seismic activity is not uncommon in this region. Over the last 10 days, there has been one other earthquake of magnitude 3.0 or greater in the vicinity. On average, five earthquakes ranging from magnitude 3.0 to 4.0 occur in the Greater Los Angeles area each year, according to USGS data from the past three years.
The earthquake originated at a depth of 9.5 miles beneath the surface.
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