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April 05, 2015 - 02:43 AM Is God giving notice to get out? A series of small temblors shook the Granada Hills area, reminding residents to be prepared. Melissa Etezadi reports for the NBC4 News at 6 p.m. on Saturday, April 4, 2015. (Published Sunday, Apr 5, 2015) Updated 45 minutes ago Tremors could be felt around north Los Angeles Saturday morning when a string of small earthquakes hit the area, the largest a magnitude 3.1-earthquake, according to the U.S. Geological Survey. The temblors struck northwest of Granada Hills within the space of 10 minutes, according to the agency's preliminary earthquake reports. The 3.1-magnitude earthquake, reported at 7:54 a.m., could be felt as far away as Carson. MAP: Largest California Earthquakes The LA Fire Department found no significant damage or injuries in a 470-square mile survey following the earthquake. Two smaller earthquakes preceded the largest temblor: a 2.1-magnitude shaker at 7:46 a.m. and a 2.8-magnitude earthquake (initially reported as a 2.7-magnitude) at 7:52 a.m., both in the same area, according to the USGS. Northridge 20 Years Later: The First Day Northridge 20 Years Later: The First Day The earthquakes were reported between Granada Hills and Santa Clarita, the USGS said. The Los Angeles Fire Department will go into "earthquake mode" to survey the area, spokesman Erik Scott said, but no damage was initially reported. Californians Unprepared for Large-Scale Earthquakes #LAFD is now in #earthquake mode. M3.1 in greater #LA Area. No significant damage reported. @ 8:23 AM -Erik Scott pic.twitter.com/Z0XK4WrFK9 Southern California Images in the News [LA GALLERY UPDATED 4-4] Southern California Images in the News — LAFD (@LAFD) April 4, 2015 As a precaution, LAFD trucks were rolled out of station houses, where garage doors can jam or stall if a major quake occurs. Seismologists routinely give a 10 percent chance of a major shaker following what turns out to be a foreshock. Before a... |