Earthquake Los Angeles: A 3.6 Magnitude Quake Hits Malibu

Monday, 16 September 2024, 11:20

Earthquake Los Angeles news: A magnitude 3.6 earthquake rattled the Malibu region early this morning. With an epicenter just northwest of Malibu, the tremor struck at 4:22 a.m. and was felt across Southern California.

Ktla — Earthquake Los Angeles: A 3.6 Magnitude Quake Hits Malibu

Details of the Earthquake Event

According to the U.S. Geological Survey, the earthquake los angeles incident struck at 4:22 a.m. with an epicenter approximately 3 miles northwest of Malibu. The quake occurred at a depth of about 10 miles. "So it’s possibly an aftershock of the quake we had several days ago," KTLA’s Eric Spillman mentioned. This area experienced a 4.7 magnitude tremor on September 12.

Widespread Impact Felt

The quake was felt in locations such as Long Beach to the southeast.
Residents in Ventura, to the northwest, also reported feeling the tremors.

Despite the extensive reach of this seismic activity, many in the studio did not experience the shaking.

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