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LOS ANGELES – An earthquake east of downtown Los Angeles rippled across Southern California before dawn Tuesday, jolting millions of people awake and putting first-responders on alert.
There are no reports of damage, injuries or power outages linked to the temblor.
"All is calm in the city of Los Angeles," Los Angeles Fire Department Capt. Steve Ruda said.
Nearly an hour after the quake, the California Highway Patrol got reports of a buckled 10-foot stretch of concrete in a center lane of southbound Interstate 5 south of downtown in the Downey area.
CHP Officer Daniel Asleson said later the quake probably didn't cause the buckling. Damage was reported a day earlier in the lane, which is heavily used by big-rigs.
California Department of Transportation crews temporarily patched the area again early Tuesday and the lane reopened an hour later. Work on a permanent fix begins Tuesday night.
"The earthquake probably did contribute to it, a little bit, but ... it's normal wear and tear," Asleson said.
There are no reports of damage, injuries or power outages linked to the temblor.
"All is calm in the city of Los Angeles," Los Angeles Fire Department Capt. Steve Ruda said.
Nearly an hour after the quake, the California Highway Patrol got reports of a buckled 10-foot stretch of concrete in a center lane of southbound Interstate 5 south of downtown in the Downey area.
CHP Officer Daniel Asleson said later the quake probably didn't cause the buckling. Damage was reported a day earlier in the lane, which is heavily used by big-rigs.
California Department of Transportation crews temporarily patched the area again early Tuesday and the lane reopened an hour later. Work on a permanent fix begins Tuesday night.
"The earthquake probably did contribute to it, a little bit, but ... it's normal wear and tear," Asleson said.
