Current:Home > MarketsEarthquake hits Los Angeles area: Magnitude 4.7 shake felt near Malibu, California -FinanceMind
Earthquake hits Los Angeles area: Magnitude 4.7 shake felt near Malibu, California
View
Date:2025-04-17 08:54:43
A 4.7 magnitude earthquake struck in Southern California early Monday, according to the United States Geological Survey.
The strong quake was recorded about 4.35 miles north of Malibu and about 8 miles from the Los Angeles suburb of Thousand Oaks, according to the USGS.
The notable temblor took place just before 7:30 a.m. local time.
Not long after the initial shake, a 2.8 magnitude aftershock was recorded not far from the the initial quake's center, USGS reported.
As of late morning, no injuries had been confirmed.
The National Weather Service in Los Angeles said a tsunami warning was not in effect.
Los Angeles mayor says fire department assessing for any damages
Shortly after the quake, Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass said the Los Angeles Fire Department activated to conduct a routine survey of the city to assess for any damages.
The department later posted on X its personnel surveyed the city by land, air, and sea after the temblor and found no significant infrastructure damage or injuries within the City of Los Angeles.
"City teams will continue to monitor," the mayor posted on X.
Live updates:Hundreds of thousands in the dark as Francine slams Southeast
Earthquake registered 7.2 miles deep
Data provided by USGS showed the earthquake was about 7.2 miles deep.
As of just before 8 a.m. local time, no tsunami warnings had been issued in the area.
'Nice cup of morning JOLT'
People on social media reported feeling the earthquake hundreds of miles away.
"First time I've actually gotten one of these alerts," LA Times Reporter Brittny Mejia wrote.
"Nice cup of morning JOLT! Just had a M4.7 earthquake centered near Malibu," California Geologist Brian Olson of Orange County posted on X.
This is a developing story.
Natalie Neysa Alund is a senior reporter for USA TODAY. Reach her at nalund@usatoday.com and follow her on X @nataliealund.
veryGood! (5474)
Related
- Apple iOS 18.2: What to know about top features, including Genmoji, AI updates
- Jessica Biel says she loves to eat in the shower: 'I find it deeply satisfying'
- Daniel Will: AI Wealth Club's Explanation on Cryptocurrencies.
- Japan’s exports surge 10% in December on strong demand for autos, revived trade with China
- 2025 'Doomsday Clock': This is how close we are to self
- Disney asks for delay in DeSantis appointees’ lawsuit, as worker describes a distracted district
- Heavy snow strands scores of vehicles on a main expressway in central Japan
- Bills fans donate to charity benefitting stray cats after Bass misses field goal in playoff loss
- Federal Spending Freeze Could Have Widespread Impact on Environment, Emergency Management
- This grandfather was mistakenly identified as a Sunglass Hut robber by facial recognition software. He's suing after he was sexually assaulted in jail.
Ranking
- Pregnant Kylie Kelce Shares Hilarious Question Her Daughter Asked Jason Kelce Amid Rising Fame
- Ohio Legislature puts tobacco control in the state’s hands after governor’s veto
- Raped, pregnant and in an abortion ban state? Researchers gauge how often it happens
- Inflation slows in New Zealand to its lowest rate since 2021
- FACT FOCUS: Inspector general’s Jan. 6 report misrepresented as proof of FBI setup
- 'Barbie' receives 8 Oscar nominations, but was that Kenough?
- Mississippi governor pushes state incentives to finalize deal for 2 data processing centers
- Who are No Labels’ donors? Democratic groups file complaints in an attempt to find out
Recommendation
$73.5M beach replenishment project starts in January at Jersey Shore
German train drivers go on strike for 6 days, bringing railway traffic to a near-standstill - again
Officials identify possible reason for dead foxes and strange wildlife behavior at Arizona national park
Alabama inmate waiting to hear court ruling on scheduled nitrogen gas execution
Paula Abdul settles lawsuit with former 'So You Think You Can Dance' co
The Smiths guitarist calls for Donald Trump to 'shut down' using band's music at rallies
Japan’s exports surge 10% in December on strong demand for autos, revived trade with China
Several injured after 7.1-magnitude earthquake hits part of western China