LOS ANGELES, California (CNN) -- A magnitude-5.8 earthquake has struck just east of Los Angeles, according to the U.S. Geological Survey.


Los Angeles was hit by a 5.8 magnitude earthquake Tuesday.

The quake's epicenter was about 2 miles southwest of Chino Hills and about 5 miles southeast of Diamond Bar, the USGS said. Chino Hills is about 30 miles east of downtown Los Angeles.

The center was about 7.6 miles deep. In general, earthquakes centered closer to the Earth's surface produce stronger shaking and can cause more damage than those further underground.

A 5.8 magnitude quake is considered by the USGS to be "moderate," which can cause slight damage to buildings and others structures. About 500 can happen globally each year, the survey says.

CNN's Ed Lavandera was at Disneyland with his family and felt the temblor. He said the shaking lasted about 5 seconds.

There were no immediate reports of injury or damage in Los Angeles, Los Angeles Fire Department spokesman Brian Humphrey told The Associated Press. San Bernardino County fire dispatch did not have reports of damage, AP said.

CentralCoaster wrote:
Downgraded to 5.4

I was driving. But it always feels like an earthquake to everyone within a few blocks when I drive past in the Vette.

Some people at the office felt it down here in San Diego. 5.4 is about the magnitude that might knock a few things off the shelf, but I'd be very surprised if there was any damage. Of course that won't stop the media from making a doom and gloom story about it on the 10oclock news. (A 6.4 is 10X stronger).