An earthquake, initially measured as 4.3 but later downgraded to 4.1, occurred 11 miles from Rancho Palos Verdes, California, on January 1, 2024, at 8.27 am local time, according to the United States Geological Survey (USGS). The earthquake was felt across Los Angeles, Orange, Riverside, San Diego and San Bernardino counties, but there were no reports of injuries or damage. Southern California, situated in the collision zone between the Pacific Plate and the North American Plate, frequently experiences earthquakes. The USGS anticipates further earthquakes in the area in the coming weeks and months, and scientists warn of a 10% to 15% chance of a significant earthquake hitting the Greater Los Angeles area in the next 30 years.