Malibu got a little shake-up last Friday with a 4.6 magnitude earthquake that sent ripples through the greater Los Angeles area. This seismic event wasn't playing around, felt as far as Huntington Park, San Bernardino, Lancaster, and even Costa Mesa. The epicenter? It decided to set up camp about 8 miles southwest of Thousand Oaks, nestled comfortably beneath the surface at a depth of 7.5 miles.
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But wait, there's more. Aftershocks decided to crash the party, about 16 of them, ranging from magnitude 3 to 1.8. According to Dr. Lucy Jones, these little tremors might keep us company for a while. And while we're on the topic of worry, no need to fear a tsunami – the U.S. National Tsunami Warning Center gave us the all-clear.
Now, let's debunk a rumor: nope, this quake wasn't related to the one that rocked Hawaii's Big Island. Dr. Jones confirmed it, so we can put that one to bed. And speaking of beds, you can rest easy knowing there's no significant damage reported. Dr. Jones reassured us that this quake wasn't packing enough punch to cause any major harm or injuries.
But here's a fun fact for you: the epicenter cozied up near the Malibu Coast Fault, the same one that's been sculpting the Santa Monica Mountains. Talk about a geological party trick! And did you know this quake decided to make its entrance on the 53rd anniversary of the 1971 Sylmar earthquake? Yep, that's right, a bit of history repeating itself.
So, there you have it – just another day in the sun-soaked land of California, where the earth likes to keep things interesting, reminding us of its power every now and then.
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