3.6 magnitude earthquake rattles Malibu area, USGS says

ByABC7.com staff KABC logo
Monday, September 16, 2024 11:42AM
3.6 earthquake rattles Malibu area, USGS says
A preliminary 3.6-magnitude earthquake hit the Malibu area Monday morning, according to the U.S. Geological Survey.

MALIBU, Calif. (KABC) -- A preliminary 3.6-magnitude earthquake hit the Malibu area Monday morning, according to the U.S. Geological Survey.

The quake struck around 4:22 a.m. at a depth of nearly seven miles.

No injuries or damage were immediately reported.

The small temblor came several days after a 4.7 quake struck the same area, rattling much of Southern California.

ABC7 has compiled a list of items that are important to have in your earthquake kit so that you're prepared for "the big one."