A magnitude 3.2 earthquake occurred off the coast of Malibu Wednesday morning, according to the U.S. Geological Survey. Weak shaking was reported across parts of the greater Los Angeles area.
The earthquake struck at 9:33 a.m. local time. Its epicenter was located roughly 3.1 miles south-southwest of Malibu Beach at a depth listed between 7.9 and 8.0 miles across various reports.
Residents reported feeling the tremor in areas including Malibu, Los Angeles, Culver City, Santa Monica, Carson, the San Fernando Valley, San Gabriel Valley, and Camarillo.
There were no immediate reports of damage or injuries following the event.
Minutes before the offshore quake, a smaller magnitude 2.2 earthquake shook in Riverside County on the Cahuilla Reservation, about 3.1 miles west-southwest of Anza. That tremor occurred at 9:19 a.m. with a depth of 3.2 miles.
California records thousands of earthquakes each year, though most are minor. An average of about five earthquakes with magnitudes between 3.0 and 4.0 occur per year in the greater Los Angeles area based on recent data.
Knowing how to protect yourself is important during an earthquake. Safety guidelines suggest immediately dropping to your hands and knees, covering your head and neck with an arm and seeking shelter under a sturdy object like a table. Earthquake Safety Tips advise holding on to your shelter until shaking stops.
The U.S. Geological Survey monitors seismic activity and encourages residents to Report What You Felt after experiencing an earthquake.
