Magnitude 3.6 earthquake strikes near Hermosa Beach

A magnitude 3.6 earthquake struck the South Bay region of Los Angeles on Sunday at 8:40 a.m. The USGS reported the epicenter was approximately 4 miles west-southwest of Hermosa Beach and 3 miles from El Segundo, at a depth of 6.8 miles. Separately, a powerful 6.4 magnitude tremor hit the Dominican Republic. Authorities in the Caribbean nation are currently assessing the impact to determine if there is significant damage to infrastructure or buildings following the event.