Magnitude-4.6 earthquake strikes Los Angeles and California

Trembling was reported across a widespread region, including the coast, downtown Los Angeles, the San Fernando Valley, South Bay, Riverside and Orange counties, and elsewhere.
Trembling was reported across a widespread region, including the coast, downtown Los Angeles, the San Fernando Valley, South Bay, Riverside and Orange counties, and elsewhere.

Trembling was reported across a widespread region, including the coast, downtown Los Angeles, the San Fernando Valley, South Bay, Riverside and Orange counties, and elsewhere.

Introduction

A magnitude-4.6 earthquake occurred northwest of Malibu, causing widespread shaking across Los Angeles and Southern California on Friday afternoon.

Epicenter and Aftershocks

The quake struck just before 2 p.m. about 7 miles northwest of Malibu in the Santa Monica Mountains. 

Following the main tremor, more than a dozen aftershocks, including magnitudes 3.0 and 2.7, were reported within an hour in the same area. Seismologist Dr. Lucy Jones noted the robust aftershock sequence but indicated that the likelihood of a larger seismic event diminishes over time.

Impact

Reports of shaking came from various areas, including the greater Los Angeles region, affecting potentially as many as 12 million people. 

The quake was felt along the LA, Orange, and Ventura county coasts, reaching inland areas like the San Fernando Valley, downtown LA, Riverside, Irvine, and Anaheim. Some weak to light shaking was also felt in parts of north San Diego County.

Eyewitness Account

Marla Dailey, working in a Thousand Oaks dental office, described the tremor as a major jolt. Despite the interruption, dental procedures continued, with patients remaining calm amid the shaking.

Damage and Response

As of now, there have been no reports of significant damage. The Los Angeles Fire Department initiated a damage survey, a standard procedure following earthquakes of greater magnitude. 

Fortunately, the U.S. National Tsunami Warning Center confirmed that no tsunami was generated by the quake.

Fault Line

While there are several earthquake faults in the area, the quake may have occurred on the Malibu Coast Fault, which traverses the coastline in the Santa Monica Mountains. 

This fault is near communities such as Pacific Palisades, Westwood, Beverly Hills, and Santa Monica, with its eastern end connecting to the Santa Monica Fault.

Gary Monroe

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