The earthquake was centered about four miles north of Malibu.
A preliminary magnitude 4.7 earthquake struck Southern California Thursday morning, according to the U.S. Geological Survey. The earthquake struck around 7:28 a.m. and was centered about 3.5 miles northwest of Malibu. It was about 6.5 miles deep. A 2.7-magnitude aftershock was reported about two minutes later, the USGS reported. Many reported receiving an emergency alert warning of the quake and urging to drop and take cover.There were no immediate reports of injuries or damages.
Usually by this time of year, California has felt around 8 earthquakes with a magnitude of 4 or higher, Dr. Jones said. But so far in 2024, we have seen 14, she said.Dr. Jones said the quake was not related to the weather. "When it's several miles below the surface of the earth, the weather doesn't make a difference," Dr. Jones said. Local authorities said they were inspecting for damages.
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