An early morning earthquake shook southern California and woke up the Los Angeles residents. The earthquake was measured at a 4.4 magnitude by the U.S. Geological Survey and hit about 11 miles from the Civic Center, Los Angeles.

According to the details, the Southern Californians woke up to a 4.4-magnitude earthquake on early Tuesday morning. The earthquake, which was centered at Pico Rivera, caused no major damage but worried many locals who were terrified because of the recent Haiti and Chile earthquakes.

Residents living near the earthquake center said that things started falling from their shelves and tables but the local authorities have not reported any structural damage yet. The earthquake, however, caused some damage to two southbound traffic lanes on Interstate 5 in Lakewood which were closed for the traffic temporarily. The earthquake depth is recorded at 11 miles.

Though the earthquake is considered small, its effect was felt over a large area of Southern California. More than 1,000 people across the Southern California have reported earthquake on the website of U.S. Geological Survey. The Tuesday earthquake shook the area when most of the Los Angeles residents were still in their beds.

Los Angeles County Fire Department head says that the agency is surveying in the Los Angeles County to look for any damages. He also said that the earthquake is a reminder for them to be prepared for such incidents in future.

The U.S. Geological Survey geologists are saying that the buildings and houses in Los Angeles are made to hold up against such an earthquake. The geologists also says that Los Angeles and other counties of Southern California may experience aftershocks of this earthquake but those won’t be very strong.