A 3.9 magnitude earthquake hit the Malibu region on Sunday evening, impacting numerous locals.
The earthquake occurred at 8:17 PM Pacific Time, approximately eight miles away from Westlake Village and nine miles from Thousand Oaks, as reported by the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS). It had a focal depth of seven miles.
Why It Matters
Over the past ten days, the Los Angeles area has experienced two quakes measuring 3.0 or higher on the Richter scale.
Last year, there was also a rise in moderate seismic events, according to seismologist Lucy Jones. The Los Angeles Times .
The previous year witnessed fifteen seismic events, each of which featured at least one earthquake measuring 4.0 or greater in magnitude. — the highest in a single year in over sixty years.
What To Know
There have been no reports of injuries or property damage after the earthquake on Sunday.
Yet, over 3,000 individuals reported having experienced the earthquake by 3 a.m. on Monday, as stated by the USGS.
California's initial alert system, USGS ShakeAlert, was triggered by the earthquake; however, notifications weren’t sent to mobile devices because the tremor didn't reach the required magnitude of 4.5.
The city of Agoura Hills distributed an earthquake advisory to its inhabitants on Sunday.
“Drop, cover, and hold on when shaking occurs; develop an emergency plan and prepare kits for both your vehicle and residence; ensure large items such as bookshelves, fridges, water heaters, TVs, and wall-mounted objects are secured,” it stated on X, previously known as Twitter. Twitter .
The statement was amended to read: “In case of an earthquake while driving, attempt to safely pull over and halt the vehicle. Engage the parking brake.”
Los Angeles is near the San Andreas Fault zone, making earthquakes common in the area.
Many earthquakes with magnitudes of 2.5 or higher have occurred. were documented near the fault line at the beginning of this month.
What People Are Saying
A resident in Thousand Oaks told the Los Angeles Times They experienced "quite a shake" that went on for approximately 10 seconds on Sunday.
Sergeant Joseph De Mel , from the Los Angeles Sheriff's Department station in Agoura, experienced the earthquake as well, but noted that it "wasn't particularly intense."
What Happens Next
Geologists are keeping a close watch on California's fault lines due to rising worries about the potential for the "Big One" happening in the next few years. This term describes a significant seismic event that might take place along the San Andreas Fault.
Researchers forecast that this seismic event might attain a magnitude of 7.8 or greater, potentially leading to extensive damage throughout southern California or the San Francisco Bay Area, contingent upon where the fault ruptures.
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