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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

MALIBU—On Thursday, September 12, a 4.7 magnitude earthquake was reported in Southern Los Angeles. The United States Geological Survey reported the earthquake 7 kilometers north of Malibu after 7:28 a.m. Data from the USGS indicate the quake was 7.2 miles deep. An aftershock transpired 2 minutes later.

Other cities that may have felt the quake include Agoura Hills, Westlake Village, Thousand Oaks, Simi Valley and parts of Ventura. Other cities include Santa Monica and the Hollywood Hills.

According to reports, there were several aftershocks after the earthquake with magnitudes of 2.8, 2.4, 2.1, 1.8 and 1.5. There were no reports of any injurie or major damage as a result of the earthquake.

An earthquake is the result of seismic activity in the Earth. Earthquakes are the result of the sudden release of energy in the lithosphere that causes seismic waves.

One of the most dangerous earthquakes in California was in 1906 when the ‘Great Quake’ devastated the city of San Francisco. The other being the 1994 earthquake that took place in Northridge, causing significant damage to Southern California.

By Trevor