4.7 Magnitude Earthquake Hits Los Angeles Area

A 4.7-magnitude earthquake struck the Los Angeles area this morning. The quake centred four miles north of Malibu and occurred about seven miles below the surface.

Despite the noticeable impact, no injuries or major damage were reported immediately after the quake.

Los Angeles County Sheriff Lt. Adam Zeko stated, “The quake jolted the area and shook for about 15 or 20 seconds.” He added, “We’re still conducting a critical facilities check,” though he confirmed, “We haven’t gotten anything major at this time.”

A live camera at the 115-year-old Santa Monica Pier showed several seconds of intense shaking during the quake. 

Recent months have seen several quakes in the area, including a 4.4-magnitude earthquake in August that caused similar disturbances from Los Angeles to San Diego.