"New Year's Day 4.1 Earthquake Rattles Los Angeles, Felt in Rancho Palos Verdes"

A 4.1 magnitude earthquake hit Los Angeles County on New Year's Day, with its epicenter 12 miles south of Rancho Palos Verdes. Initially reported as a 4.3 magnitude, the USGS later downgraded it to 4.1. The quake was felt across the county, but there were no reports of damage or injuries. Seismologist Dr. Lucy Jones assured there was no tsunami threat and highlighted the quake's insignificance compared to a much larger 7.5 magnitude earthquake off Japan's coast.