4.2-magnitude quake jolts Southern California, seismologists say. 'Welcome to 2024'
A 4.2-magnitude earthquake struck Southern California on January 5, with thousands of people reporting feeling the tremors.
The earthquake hit half a mile from Lytle Creek, causing no injuries or damage to structures in Los Angeles.
Magnitude measures the energy released at the source of an earthquake, with quakes between 2.5 and 5.4 magnitude often felt but rarely causing significant damage.