Insured losses resulting from the earthquake in metropolitan Los Angeles on Tuesday should be under $100 million, according to the Guy Carpenter Instrat unit.

The 5.4 magnitude earthquake did not result in any serious damage or injuries. At least a dozen aftershocks occurred; the strongest was 3.8 magnitude.

According to AIR Worldwide, the minor damage was a result of California's strict building codes.

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