A magnitude 2.6 earthquake was reported Wednesday morning at 9:08 a.m. within the waters off Malibu, about 4 miles from the town, in line with the U.S. Geological Survey.
The earthquake occurred 9 miles from Westlake Village, 10 miles from Thousand Oaks, 12 miles from Agoura Hills and 14 miles from Calabasas.
Within the final 10 days, there have been three earthquakes of magnitude 3.0 or higher centered close by.
A median of 59 earthquakes with magnitudes of two.0 to three.0 happen every year within the Larger Los Angeles space, in line with a current three-year knowledge pattern.
The earthquake occurred at a depth of 8.5 miles. Did you’re feeling this earthquake? Contemplate reporting what you felt to the USGS.
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