Magnitude 4.7 Earthquake Shakes Malibu and Los Angeles Area

A 4.7 magnitude earthquake struck Malibu, California and parts of Los Angeles early Thursday morning. The quake's epicenter was 6 kilometers north of Malibu at a shallow depth of 11.3 kilometers and was followed by smaller tremors. No significant damage or injuries were reported.

A 4.7 magnitude earthquake shook Malibu and the Los Angeles region early Thursday morning, according to the U.S. Geological Survey. There have been no reports of significant damage or injuries.

The earthquake's epicenter was located 6 kilometers (3.7 miles) north of Malibu and had a shallow depth of 11.3 kilometers (7.0 miles). It occurred at 7:28 am PT and was followed by tremors between 2.7 and 3.4 magnitude. The Los Angeles Fire Department reported no significant infrastructure damage or injuries after completing its earthquake protocol.

Residents felt heavy shaking for 20 to 30 seconds, with reports coming from both the Malibu area and downtown Los Angeles. The event serves as a reminder of the region's vulnerability to seismic activities.

(With inputs from agencies.)