A magnitude 2.9 earthquake was reported in water eight miles from Malibu as of 9:02 a.m. Monday morning, according to the US Geological Survey.
The earthquake occurred 12 miles from Los Angeles, 13 miles from Santa Monica, 13 miles from Topanga and 14 miles from El Segundo.
There have been no nearby earthquakes of magnitude 3.0 or greater in the past 10 days.
According to a recent data sample spanning three years, an average of 59 earthquakes with magnitudes between 2.0 and 3.0 occur in the Los Angeles area each year.
The earthquake occurred at a depth of 7.2 miles. Did you feel that earthquake? Consider report what you felt to the USGS.
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https://www.latimes.com/california/story/2022-03-21/2-9-quake-strikes-near-malibu A 2.9 magnitude quake hits deep underwater near Malibu