3.0 Magnitude Earthquake Reported South Of Malibu

May 8, 2025 ·

Photo courtesy of the city of Malibu Facebook page.

MALIBU—The city of Malibu reported a 3.0 magnitude earthquake was reported 2.5 miles south of the region on Wednesday, May 7.

The US Geological Survey reported the earthquake at 9:30 a.m. There were no reports of any injuries or damage.

Minor earthquakes are a strong preparedness reminder:

-Check emergency supplies and plans
-Check the expiration dates of food, water, batteries and medication in your emergency supplies
-Review earthquake insurance

If an earthquake transpires, DROP, COVER and HOLD ON.

For earthquake preparedness information specific to Malibu, see the City’s Emergency Survival Guide: www.MalibuCity.org/survivalguide.

See USGS earthquake info: https://earthquake.usgs.gov/earthquakes/map.

By Danny Jones

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