Earthquake strikes near Malibu

A magnitude-4.1 earthquake struck in the Pacific Ocean tonight, 30 miles south-southwest of Malibu, according to the U.S. Geological Survey.

(Credit: eoearth.org)

The earthquake struck at 10:14 p.m. and was felt in West Los Angeles, Marina Del Rey, Santa Monica and Malibu.

Light shaking was felt for “just a couple of seconds” at the National Weather Service’s Oxnard office.

There were no immediate reports of damage or injuries, said Sgt. Fray Lupian of the sheriff’s Malibu/Lost Hills Station.

“This is the first I’m hearing of it,” Lupian said when contacted shortly after quake.

 

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