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Another earthquake struck Southern California on Monday, Sept. 16\u2014the second in less than five days.<\/p>\n
On Thursday, Sept. 12, a quake centered in Malibu rattled most of Los Angeles County. Residents were jolted awake around 7:30 a.m. local time. Many immediately wondered about the magnitude of the shake. While earthquakes are not uncommon in L.A., recent tremors have increased local anxiety over the years.<\/p>\n
Here\u2019s everything to know about the earthquakes and the aftershocks.<\/p>\n
What Were the Magnitudes of the L.A. Earthquakes?<\/h2>\n
Monday, Sept. 16<\/strong> \u2014 A preliminary 3.6-magnitude earthquake struck the Malibu area around 4:22 a.m. Pacific Time at a depth of nearly seven miles, according to the U.S. Geological Survey. No injuries or damage were immediately reported.<\/p>\n A 3.6 magnitude earthquake occurred 4.35mi N of Malibu, CA. Details: https:\/\/t.co\/FXAOXUsoTD<\/a> Map: https:\/\/t.co\/JTCrnl1ay6<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 LA QuakeBot (@earthquakesLA) September 16, 2024<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n Thursday, September 12<\/strong> \u2014 According to the U.S. Geological Survey, the earthquake on September 12 had a magnitude of 4.7. NBC Los Angeles<\/a> reported that the initial magnitude was measured at 5.1 but was later downgraded to 4.7. No damage to infrastructure or major injuries has been reported at the time of publication.<\/p>\n The California Geological Survey\u2019s X account confirmed the quake. The tweet read, \u201cA M4.7 earthquake just occurred near the coast of Malibu [sic]. Moderate shaking was felt near the epicenter and the west Los Angeles area. Aftershocks can be expected.\u201d<\/p>\n A M4.7 earthquake just occurred near the coast of Malibu. Moderate shaking was felt near the epicenter and the west Los Angeles area. Aftershocks can be expected. #Malibu<\/a> #earthquake<\/a> #Myshake<\/a> @USGS<\/a> @Cal_OES<\/a> @CalConservation<\/a> pic.twitter.com\/7GENKnTvfl<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 California Geological Survey (@CAGeoSurvey) September 12, 2024<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n Per KTLA<\/a>, the California Highway Patrol (CHP) reported that some boulders and rocks rolled onto Malibu Canyon Road in a tunnel near Piuma Road. This was where the epicenter was located. Officials started removing rocks from the scene that morning.<\/p>\n Monday, Sept. 16<\/strong> \u2014 KTLA\u2019s Eric Spillman<\/strong><\/a> commented on Monday morning\u2019s quake, saying, \u201cIt\u2019s possibly an aftershock of the quake we had several days ago.\u201d He noted that the network\u2019s studio, located on Sunset Boulevard in Hollywood, did not feel the tremor. However, according to the USGS\u2019s \u201cDid You Feel It?\u201d map, the quake was felt as far away as Long Beach to the southeast and Ventura to the northwest.<\/p>\n Thursday, September 12<\/strong> \u2014Following Thursday\u2019s temblor, several small aftershocks were reported, including one with a magnitude of 2.8 that occurred in the epicenter of Malibu just two minutes after the initial earthquake. Officials warned residents in Malibu, Hermosa Beach, Anaheim, Santa Monica, and surrounding areas to expect more aftershocks in the days ahead.<\/p>\n getting shook awake by that LA earthquake #earthquake<\/a> \u2014 Xarlos (@JuanCafecito) September 12, 2024<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n
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Was There an Aftershock of the L.A. Earthquake?<\/h2>\n
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