Malibu Hit by 4.1-Magnitude Earthquake Amid Ongoing Seismic Activity in Southern California

The quake, centered in the Santa Monica Mountains, follows a rise in moderate earthquakes across the region since 2024.

A 4.1-magnitude earthquake struck near Malibu on Sunday afternoon, with its epicenter located in the Santa Monica Mountains north of the coastal city.
The earthquake was followed by a series of smaller aftershocks, with magnitudes ranging from 2.5 to 3.0, but no damage or injuries were reported.
Experts note that Southern California experienced 15 magnitude-4 or higher earthquakes in 2024, the highest annual total in 65 years, with three such quakes occurring near Malibu in the past 13 months.
Seismologists emphasize that these recent quakes do not provide any predictive clarity about the timing of a future major earthquake in the region.
The event serves as a reminder of the seismic risks faced by millions of Californians living near active fault lines, including in high-population areas like Los Angeles and Orange County.