Malibu Earthquake Rattles Los Angeles Area On Thursday morning, residents of Southern California were jolted awake by a 4.7 magnitude earthquake on the Richter scale centred north of Malibu. The tremor, which struck at 7:28 a.m. at a depth of approximately seven miles, sent shockwaves through the region, affecting areas from the coast to inland communities. Widespread Impact and Immediate Response The earthquake’s effects were felt across a broad swath of Southern California, including Hermosa Beach, La Mirada, Anaheim, Santa Monica, the Hollywood Hills, and parts of the San Fernando Valley. While no immediate reports of injuries or significant damage … Continue reading 4.7 Magnitude Earthquake Jolts Malibu, Southern California—425,000 Alerts Issued, Dozens of Aftershocks