Magnitude 2.9 earthquake rattles Echo Park area
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A magnitude 2.9 earthquake was reported in the Echo Park area early Saturday morning.
The quake occurred at 2:16 a.m. and was felt across parts of central Los Angeles, according to the U.S. Geological Survey.
The quake was centered just east of the 2 Freeway near the intersection of Lake Shore Avenue and Ewing Street.
No damage was reported.
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