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4.7 Magnitude Earthquake Jolts Southern California

The tremor, centered near Malibu, caused no reported injuries or significant damage.

  • The earthquake struck at 7:28 a.m. PT, with an epicenter 4 miles north of Malibu and a depth of nearly 7 miles.
  • ShakeAlert system activated, initially estimating the quake at a higher magnitude before confirming it as 4.7.
  • Aftershocks followed, including magnitudes of 2.8, 3.4, 2.8, and 2.7, but no tsunami warnings were issued.
  • Residents reported feeling the quake across a wide area, including the Inland Empire, Orange County, and along the coast.
  • Authorities, including the Los Angeles Fire Department and California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services, found no significant damage or injuries.
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