4.1-Magnitude Earthquake Shakes Malibu and Surrounding Areas

The earthquake, centered near Malibu, caused light shaking across Southern California with no immediate reports of damage.

A 4.1-magnitude earthquake struck near Malibu at 1:03 p.m. on Sunday, with the epicenter located in the Santa Monica Mountains.
The quake was followed by three aftershocks measuring 2.5, 3.0, and 2.8 in magnitude, all occurring within minutes of the initial tremor.
Residents across Southern California, including Los Angeles, Thousand Oaks, Long Beach, and Ventura, reported feeling light to weak shaking.
The U.S. Geological Survey confirmed the earthquake originated at a depth of approximately 7.2 miles, with no injuries or damage reported so far.
This marks the first magnitude 4 earthquake in Southern California in 2025, following a year of heightened seismic activity in the region.