Preliminary 4.7 Magnitude Earthquake Jolts Los Angeles Area

A magnitude 4.7 earthquake struck the Los Angeles area Thursday morning, with its epicenter located 4 miles north of Malibu. The quake was felt up to 45 miles away, triggering monitoring and damage checks from the California Governor's Office of Emergency Services. No immediate damage was reported.

A magnitude 4.7 earthquake shook the Los Angeles area Thursday morning, according to the US Geological Survey. The quake's epicenter was situated 4 miles north of Malibu, at a depth of about 7 miles below the surface. Tremors were felt as far as Orange County, 45 miles away.

The California Governor's Office of Emergency Services announced that it is actively monitoring the situation and checking for potential damage. This quake adds to a series of temblors that have impacted the region this year.

In August, a 4.4 magnitude earthquake was felt from Los Angeles to San Diego, causing buildings to sway, dishes to rattle, and car alarms to set off. So far, no major damage has been reported from the latest incident.

(With inputs from agencies.)