Swarm of 90 micro-quakes rattles residents in Lennox, Westmont
- Posted on September 13, 2026
- By Los Angeles Times
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South Los Angeles experienced significant seismic activity Friday night through Saturday morning, with approximately 90 consecutive micro-earthquakes striking the Lennox and Westmont neighborhoods. The tremor sequence, characterized by magnitudes between 1.0 and 2.7, created widespread concern among residents unfamiliar with such concentrated seismic events. While individually minor, the swarm's cumulative effect raised questions about underlying geological activity in the region. Local authorities monitored the situation closely, offering reassurance to communities affected by this unusual earthquake cluster in the densely populated South L.A. area.
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