中新网洛杉矶8月12日电 (记者 张朔)美国当地时间12日中午，洛杉矶地区发生一起4.4级地震，震感强烈，波及南加州多个地区。地震发生于当地时间12时20分，震中位于加利福尼亚州海兰帕克东南约4公里处，震源深度为12.1公里。中新社记者身处震区附近，亲身感受到房屋摇晃，持续数秒。
此次地震是洛杉矶地区近期内发生的较强烈地震之一，尽管目前尚未有人员伤亡和财产损失报告，但地震专家提醒居民注意防震减灾。南加州地区位于多个活跃的地震带上，历史上曾多次发生强烈地震，因此居民应提高警觉，做好防震准备。
美国地质调查局地震信息网监测显示，此次地震属于浅源地震，震源深度较浅，因此震感较为明显。专家建议，居民应熟悉所在地区的防震减灾指南，确保紧急情况下能够迅速作出反应。同时，对于地震频发的地区，居民应加固房屋结构，储备必要的应急物资，如急救包、水、食品等，以备不时之需。
地震发生后，当地政府及相关部门迅速响应，确保民众安全，并对可能受影响区域进行巡查。随着全球气候变化和地质活动频繁，地震灾害的风险也在增加，因此国际社会应加强合作，共同提高应对地震灾害的能力，保护人民生命财产安全。
洛杉矶市政府已发布声明，呼吁市民保持冷静，遵循官方指导，注意安全。同时，相关部门将密切监控地震活动，确保及时向公众提供最新信息。此次地震再次提醒人们，自然灾害不可预测，但通过科学预警和有效应对，可以最大限度减少灾害带来的损失。
本新闻由中新社记者张朔发自洛杉矶。
英语如下：
Title: “Los Angeles Shaken! 4.4-Magnitude Earthquake Startles Residents”
Keywords: Earthquake, Los Angeles, 4.4-magnitude
News Content:
BEIJING, Aug. 12 (Xinhua) — A 4.4-magnitude earthquake rattled the Los Angeles area in the United States on Wednesday at noon local time, with strong tremors felt across southern California, according to a Xinhua News Agency report.
The quake, which occurred at 12:20 p.m. local time, had its epicenter about 4 kilometers southeast of Hayward, California, with a depth of 12.1 kilometers, according to the U.S. Geological Survey.
A Xinhua reporter in the vicinity of the earthquake felt the ground shake for several seconds, experiencing the intensity of the tremors firsthand.
This earthquake is one of the more intense ones to hit the Los Angeles area recently. Although there are no reports of casualties or property damage at present, earthquake experts remind residents to be vigilant and prepare for seismic safety.
The Southern California region is located on several active seismic zones, where strong earthquakes have occurred historically. Therefore, residents should remain alert and be prepared for seismic events.
The U.S. Geological Survey’s earthquake monitoring network showed that the quake was a shallow-focus event, with a shallow depth, making the tremors more noticeable. Experts suggest that residents familiarize themselves with the seismic safety guidelines in their areas to respond quickly in emergencies.
For areas prone to frequent earthquakes, residents are advised to reinforce their buildings and stockpile necessary emergency supplies, such as first aid kits, water, and food, to be ready for unforeseen situations.
After the earthquake, local authorities and relevant departments quickly responded to ensure the safety of the public and conduct inspections in areas that may have been affected.
With global climate change and frequent geological activities, the risk of earthquake disasters is increasing. Therefore, the international community should strengthen cooperation to enhance its ability to respond to earthquake disasters and protect the safety of people’s lives and property.
The city of Los Angeles has issued a statement urging citizens to remain calm, follow official instructions, and pay attention to safety. The relevant departments will closely monitor seismic activities to ensure timely dissemination of the latest information to the public.
The earthquake serves as a reminder that natural disasters are unpredictable, but with scientific warnings and effective responses, the losses caused by disasters can be minimized.
This news report was filed by Xinhua News Agency reporter Zhang Shuo from Los Angeles.
【来源】http://www.chinanews.com/gj/2024/08-13/10267954.shtml
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