Magnitude-4.7 Malibu Earthquake Shakes Southern California

A 4.7-magnitude earthquake struck just north of Malibu, shaking the LA County coast and inland areas Thursday morning.

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The earthquake hit at 7:28 a.m. at a depth of 7 miles. It caused tremors from Malibu to the San Fernando Valley.

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Several aftershocks followed, ranging from 1.8 to 3.4 in magnitude, with more expected in the coming hours and days.

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Shaking was felt in Malibu, Hermosa Beach, Anaheim, Santa Monica, Hollywood Hills, and beyond.

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At 7 miles deep, this shallow quake caused widespread shaking, with shallow quakes (0–40 miles) being felt more intensely.

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No significant injuries or damage have been reported so far.

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Los Angeles Metro trains were slowed to check for damage—standard procedure after an earthquake.

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Southern California has seen multiple recent quakes, including a 5.2 quake south of Bakersfield.

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Seismologist Dr. Lucy Jones reminds us that recent seismic activity shows the region's potential for more powerful quakes.

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Though no major damage has been reported, evacuation warnings and orders remain in effect as a precaution.

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Magnitude-4.7 Malibu Earthquake Shakes Southern California

A 4.7-magnitude earthquake struck just north of Malibu, shaking the LA County coast and inland areas Thursday morning.

A 4.7-magnitude earthquake struck just north of Malibu, shaking the LA County coast and inland areas Thursday morning.

The earthquake hit at 7:28 a.m. at a depth of 7 miles. It caused tremors from Malibu to the San Fernando Valley.

The earthquake hit at 7:28 a.m. at a depth of 7 miles. It caused tremors from Malibu to the San Fernando Valley.

Several aftershocks followed, ranging from 1.8 to 3.4 in magnitude, with more expected in the coming hours and days.

Several aftershocks followed, ranging from 1.8 to 3.4 in magnitude, with more expected in the coming hours and days.

Shaking was felt in Malibu, Hermosa Beach, Anaheim, Santa Monica, Hollywood Hills, and beyond.

Shaking was felt in Malibu, Hermosa Beach, Anaheim, Santa Monica, Hollywood Hills, and beyond.

At 7 miles deep, this shallow quake caused widespread shaking, with shallow quakes (0–40 miles) being felt more intensely.

At 7 miles deep, this shallow quake caused widespread shaking, with shallow quakes (0–40 miles) being felt more intensely.

No significant injuries or damage have been reported so far.

No significant injuries or damage have been reported so far.

Los Angeles Metro trains were slowed to check for damage—standard procedure after an earthquake.

Los Angeles Metro trains were slowed to check for damage—standard procedure after an earthquake.

Southern California has seen multiple recent quakes, including a 5.2 quake south of Bakersfield.

Southern California has seen multiple recent quakes, including a 5.2 quake south of Bakersfield.

Seismologist Dr. Lucy Jones reminds us that recent seismic activity shows the region's potential for more powerful quakes.

Seismologist Dr. Lucy Jones reminds us that recent seismic activity shows the region's potential for more powerful quakes.

Though no major damage has been reported, evacuation warnings and orders remain in effect as a precaution.

Though no major damage has been reported, evacuation warnings and orders remain in effect as a precaution.

Thank you for reading.