Big earthquake imminent in LA

A small earthquake centered in Venice Beach rattled western Los Angeles on Friday night but caused no damage.

The U.S. Geological Survey said the 3.4-magnitude quake hit at 7:42 p.m. near the Venice boardwalk, a popular recreation spot for tourists and residents. People from Inglewood to the Pacific Palisades reported feeling a tremor.

Study finds troubling pattern of Southern California quakes
USGS seismologist Susan Hough said the quake was small, but "if you're sitting on sand or very loose soils by the coast, you'll feel it more because the motion is amplified."

Hough said scientists will investigate the relationship between Friday night's quake and Thursday afternoon's 3.1-magnitude temblor in the San Fernando Valley, as they work to understand how earthquakes can trigger other shakes.

In the meantime, Hough said, the tiny quakes are a good reminder that Southern Californians should be prepared for major seismic activity.

"We don't want to say the sky is falling, but there's always a chance the sky could fall," Hough said.


They reckon a big 7+ on the Richter scale is gonna hit between now and September